Alarm bells at River: Armani misses Gimnasia clash due to heel inflammation | OneFootball

Franco Armani has put behind him the tear in his right calf that prevented him from doing River’s preseason and from being present at the debut against Barracas. However, inflammation in the heel of the same leg will keep him out of the starting eleven this Wednesday against Gimnasia and, very likely, on Sunday against Rosario Central. His return will depend on his recovery while Santiago Beltrán holds down the position.

Cautiously, the coaching staff had marked the second matchday of the Apertura Tournament on their calendar for the world champion’s return. This unexpected discomfort, most likely a result of the previous injury, has altered the original plans and created some uncertainty regarding his comeback.

At 39 years old, with a privileged physique that has kept him active almost continuously throughout his career, Armani is experiencing an unexpected start to the year. Left out of the squad against Barracas and now against Gimnasia, it is also very likely that he will miss the match in Rosario on Sunday, February 1st. Only then will he be re-evaluated to see if he can play in the fourth matchday, on Friday the 6th against Tigre at the Monumental.

While he works to get back to his best form, Beltrán will once again be the starter for the second consecutive match (fourth, if you count the two friendlies). Although he hasn’t had much work, he has looked solid in all his performances and has not conceded any goals so far. In fact, he even saved a penalty against Peñarol in the shootout from the spot.

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