Marcelo Gallardo’s team will have its first official presentation. It comes from beating Mexico 2-0 in the last friendly.
Marcelo Gallardo continues refining details to find the ideal version of your River Plate. After the outstanding performances in the friendlies against University of Chilehey the Mexico national teamthe coach seems determined to maintain the base that gave him good results in the preseason for the official debut in the local tournament against Platensein Vicente Lopez.
On defense, there will be some important modifications. Fabricio Bustos was ruled out due to synovitis in a knee, which will accelerate the official premiere of Gonzalo Montielwho will occupy the right side. The central defense will be made up of Germán Pezzella and Lucas Martínez Quartaleaving Paulo Díaz out of the starting team for now. On the left side, Marcos Acuña He will resume ownership after entering the second half in the last friendly.
Thus, the defensive line will be composed of three world champions that will support the fourth: Franco Armaniwho will continue to be the goalkeeper and captain of the team.
In midfield, Gallardo would choose to continue the scheme used in the friendlies, despite some defensive shortcomings evident in Chile. Enzo Perez will remain the central axis of the midfield, accompanied by Giuliano Galoppo on the right and Maximiliano Meza on the left. Ahead of them, Manuel Lanzini He will assume the role of link, connecting the midline with the attackers.
In the attack, Facundo Colidio and Miguel Borja They will be the starting offensive duo. Although Colidio had an irregular performance in the friendlies, his mobility and lack of direct competition in the squad will ensure him a place in the starting team. For her part, Borja arrives at a great moment, consolidated as the figure of the preseason thanks to two great goals that left an excellent impression.
In the bank, Pablo Solari and Gonzalo Tapia appear as the main offensive replacement options, while it is expected that Sebastian Driussi Get back to your best physical shape. The former Austin FC player is doing a mini-preseason to get ready and could be available for the fourth date, when River faces Independiente.
River vs. Formation Platense
Franco Armani Gonzalo Montiel, Germán Pezzella, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Marcos Acuña; Giuliano Galoppo, Enzo Pérez, Maximiliano Meza; Manuel Lanzini; Facundo Colidio and Miguel Borja.
Match details
- Hour: 21:30
- Referee: Ariel Penel
- Television/Online: ESPN Premium
- Stadium: Vicente Lopez
Source: Ambito
