Juan Cruz Meza tipped to replace Vera, River's XI for the Superclásico | OneFootball

The “Millionaire” will be without Fausto Vera, and Eduardo Coudet is weighing experience against youth to replace him for the match against Boca.

River will face Sunday’s Superclásico with a significant absence: Fausto Vera has been ruled out after suffering a grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during the win over Carabobo.

The midfielder, a key piece in Eduardo Coudet’s system, will be out for at least two weeks and forces the coach to reshape the team’s core in a decisive match against Boca.

Vera had been a starter in almost every match of this spell and played a central role in the structure: he organized the press, linked the lines, and joined the build-up from the back. His replacement will be Juan Cruz Meza.

The 18-year-old youngster started in the last match and played the full 90 minutes with a solid performance. He was even tested as a central midfielder in training, which gives him an edge in consideration. His lack of experience is the main question mark, although his current form makes him a real option.__IP__

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