Enzo Pérez out, midfield doubt: how River could line up | OneFootball

River is going through a tough time this season, with four consecutive defeats, and this Thursday they face Racing in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Copa Argentina, at the Gigante de Arroyito. Marcelo Gallardo is focused on recovery and is determining the lineup for this crucial match.

The starting eleven that the coach might choose will have some changes compared to the one that lost to Riestra at the Monumental, in the 2025 Torneo Clausura.

Enzo Pérez will not be among the starters, as he is still suffering from the seven stitches in his left knee, due to the cut in the rematch against Palmeiras, in the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores.

Gallardo will also not be able to count on Sebastián Driussi and Gonzalo ‘Pity’ Martínez, who have not yet been medically cleared from their muscle injuries. And Maxi Meza, who is already training with the group, lacks the match fitness to return and will be another absence in Rosario.

The first change is that Gonzalo Montiel will replace Fabricio Bustos, while Lautaro Rivero will also be a starter instead of Paulo Díaz.

Additionally, Kevin Castaño would win the spot over Santiago Lencina for a place in the team led by Gallardo.

Another player who would give up his spot is Miguel Borja, while Nacho Fernández is gaining ground to start from the beginning, although Facundo Colidio is also an option.

River's lineup vs. Racing

The probable lineup for River would be: Franco Armani; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuña; Giuliano Galoppo, Juan Portillo, Nacho Fernández or Kevin Castaño, Juan Fernando Quintero, Maxi Salas and Facundo Colidio or Miguel Borja.

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