River worry: Montiel suffers 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'll 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 left knee sprain. Just two days before the crucial clash against Gimnasia for the Torneo Clausura, it's certain he won't play, and now they are hoping for the Superclásico.

Although he suffered the blow during Wednesday's practice, it continued to cause discomfort the next day, which is why he underwent a more precise evaluation. Following the diagnosis, there is a lot of concern within the coaching staff, not only because he won't be available against Gimnasia, but mainly because it's difficult for him to be in optimal condition by November 9th against Boca.

While it's not severe, it is an injury that usually requires at least a few weeks of recovery, making it almost a miracle for him to be ready in 10 days for La Bombonera. Nevertheless, River hasn't ruled him out and will evaluate him day by day.

Regarding the immediate future, that is 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 doubt in a millonaria lineup where mystery reigns.

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