⚠️ Vietto a doubt: trained separately at Racing ahead of Fortaleza clash | OneFootball

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Racing concludes its participation in the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores by hosting Fortaleza at the Presidente Perón Stadium in Avellaneda.

The team led by Gustavo Costas is already qualified for the round of 16, although naturally, they aim to secure the top spot in the group, against a Fortaleza that wants to take it from them. For that, the team of Juan Pablo Vojvoda will need to win at the Cilindro.

Luciano Vietto, possible absence for the Academy

The news this Monday brought bad tidings: Racing reported the injury of Luciano Vietto after Monday's training sessions.

The 31-year-old forward trained separately due to a case of sacroiliitis, an injury affecting the lower part of the spine and the lumbar area.

Thus, his participation in Thursday's match is in doubt.

Vietto is a key player for Costas, but between some injuries and the lack of rhythm they entail, he has experienced a period of ups and downs since his return to the Academy in the middle of last year.

If his absence is confirmed, Vietto would join another significant absence already affecting the team's attack. Maximiliano Salas, affected by a muscular injury, missed the game against Colo Colo and is still in recovery, so Ramiro Degregorio is expected to return as a starter for Racing against Fortaleza.

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