Fabricio Bustos ruled out at the last minute against Peñarol | OneFootball

River suffered an unexpected setback ahead of the friendly match against Peñarol for the Río de la Plata Series. Fabricio Bustos was unable to complete Friday's training session in Punta del Este and has been ruled out for Saturday's match in Maldonado.

The right-back experienced muscle fatigue in the calf of his left leg, and as a precaution, the coaching staff decided not to include him in the lineup. While awaiting an official medical report, those in Núñez are confident that it is not a more serious injury.

The discomfort is causing some concern with the debut in the Torneo Apertura in mind, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, against Barracas Central. Marcelo Gallardo will closely monitor his progress in the coming days to assess if he can be available. Despite this setback, River is clear that Gonzalo Montiel is the starting right-back, while Bustos is considered an important alternative within the team's rotation for the season.

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