With six key absentees, Coudet picks River squad for Blooming | OneFootball

River will look to turn the page after losing the Apertura final and, with that in mind, Eduardo Chacho Coudet announced the squad list to host Blooming on the final matchday of the Copa Sudamericana.

The objective is clear: a draw is enough for the team to secure direct qualification for the round of 16. Even so, the coach had to make several changes to put together the squad list due to a brutal run of six key absences caused by injury, fatigue, and imminent departures.

Returns and absences in River’s squad list

The first major piece of news in the squad comes in goal. Santiago Beltrán will return to the starting lineup in continental competition after serving his suspension.

The back line is the most heavily affected area. Both Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuña were ruled out due to lingering physical issues. Matías Viña, meanwhile, was rested to play in the World Cup with Uruguay.

In midfield, the absence of Aníbal Moreno added to the intense media attention surrounding Juan Fernando Quintero. Beyond the strong rumors linking him to MLS, the club reported that the Colombian was left out because of synovitis in his left knee.

Up front, with Sebastián Driussi already sidelined through injury, Coudet will go with the duo of Facundo Colidio and young forward Joaquín Freitas. As backup options, Maximiliano Salas and recently debuted Jonathan Spiff will be available.

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