Armani to miss Gimnasia with heel inflammation | OneFootball

Franco Armani has overcome the right calf tear that kept him out of River’s pre-season and the Barracas opener. According to Radiogol.com, heel inflammation in the same leg will sideline him against Gimnasia on Wednesday.

He is also very likely to miss the weekend trip to Rosario Central. His return will depend on how he progresses, with Santiago Beltrán keeping the gloves.

The staff had earmarked the second round of the Torneo Apertura for the world champion’s return. This new discomfort, very likely linked to the earlier injury, has altered the plan and introduced uncertainty.

At 39, after an almost uninterrupted career, Armani faces an unexpected start to the year. Omitted against Barracas then Gimnasia, he remains out as he works back to full fitness.

Only after the Rosario match on Sunday one February is he due to be re-assessed to see whether he can feature in round four, against Tigre at the Monumental on Friday six.

Beltrán will start again, a second successive league game and fourth including two friendlies. He has looked assured, has yet to concede, and even saved a penalty against Peñarol in a shootout.

Source: Radiogol.com