Gallardo gives River players returning from internationals a day off | OneFootball

Times of decision are approaching for River and Marcelo Gallardo is not willing to take risks. That's why, after the double date of South American Qualifiers, he gave the day off to the players who were affected by their national teams, although Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuña showed up to train anyway.

Three days before the match against Estudiantes, the Doll is finalizing details of the team that will stop in La Plata and, at the same time, the one that will face the first leg match against Palmeiras, within a week for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.

Kevin Castaño, Juan Fernando Quintero, Matías Galarza, Paulo Díaz, Montiel and Acuña (the two Argentinians today did regenerative work) will only have two days of training before the match for the 8th date after the return of their call-ups. Therefore, they are practically ruled out to start; and even, some could be left out of the call-up.

With different levels of participation in their national teams, the six footballers finished the FIFA date without physical problems and tomorrow they will be available to Gallardo again. However, and although some would not be starters in the Cup, the Doll will probably keep them safe to have them ready for the decisive week ahead.

Of the six selected, Acuña and Montiel are a sure number for the match with Palmeiras if they arrive in good physical condition. Castaño, especially in the absence of Giuliano Galoppo due to expulsion, has a good chance of being a starter.

Quintero and Paulo Díaz also have chances to start on Wednesday, although they compete head to head with Ignacio Fernández and Lucas Martínez Quarta/Lautaro Rivero, respectively. Galarza, who lost his place, is likely to be among the substitutes.

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