Colidio injured, out for River’s games against Boca and Vélez | OneFootball

If there's one thing River has had in abundance lately, it's bad news. During the defeat against Gimnasia at the Monumental, Facundo Colidio was injured, and tests conducted this Monday confirmed that he suffered a tear in his left hamstring: ruled out for the matches against Boca and Vélez.

Just 15 minutes into the first half, in one of the few approaches by the Millonario to the Lobo's goal, the forward tried to get ahead of Nelson Insfran and stretched his leg more than he could handle. He was replaced by the young Cristian Jaime and, as confirmed in recent hours, will miss the last matches of the regular phase of the Torneo Clausura.

While it's difficult to determine who the starters are in this River, the truth is that after Driussi's relapse against Independiente Rivadavia, Colidio was a sure choice for the upcoming games. However, this injury disrupts Gallardo's plans, who will have to see if he can count on the Gordo again or if he will need to find another partner for Maximiliano Salas.

The former Tigre player had a very irregular year, like all of River, and at his peak, he was always among the best. In total, he played 45 matches and scored nine goals, and although he couldn't always impose his skill in one-on-one situations, he was important in several stretches of this 2025. Nonetheless, he is one of those resisted by the fans, and for now, no one can guarantee his continuity.

Against Gimnasia, Gallardo placed him on the left (as usual) and used Subiabre on the right. After the injury, another youngster came in: Jaime, who had been mentioned as a possible starter during the week. The question is how he will be replaced against Boca at the Bombonera, as relying on these young players who are just starting out seems unlikely.

The more experienced alternatives in the squad are Miguel Ángel Borja, in what would be his last shot at River, and Sebastián Driussi, whose presence is far from guaranteed after his latest tear. The scenario is not encouraging at all, and Colidio's absence only complicates the situation further.

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