River concern: Montiel knee sprain, doubt for Boca clash | OneFootball

After feeling discomfort, tests revealed that the defender is injured and will not play this Sunday against Gimnasia. And against Boca? He is not ruled out, but it's unlikely he will make it.

River's evening training session this Thursday caused an unexpected headache for Marcelo Gallardo: Gonzalo Montiel underwent medical tests due to discomfort, and the results showed a sprain in his left knee. Just two days before the crucial match against Gimnasia in the Torneo Clausura, it's certain that he will not play, and now they are hoping for a miracle for the Superclásico.

Although the injury occurred during Wednesday's practice, it continued to cause discomfort the following day, which is why he underwent a more precise evaluation. After the diagnosis, there is a lot of concern within the coaching staff, not only because he will miss the match against Gimnasia, but mainly because it's difficult for him to be in optimal condition by November 9 against Boca.

Although it's not severe, it's an injury that typically requires at least a few weeks of recovery, making it almost a miracle for him to be ready in 10 days for La Bombonera. Nonetheless, at River, they have not ruled him out and will evaluate him day by day.

As for the immediate future, meaning Gimnasia, the world champion and two-time American champion defender with the Argentine National Team will be replaced by Fabricio Bustos or Milton Casco, another uncertainty in a millonaria lineup where mystery reigns.

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