Without a doubt the “millionaire” coach, Marcelo Gallardohe will feel the decline of one of his best level players in the current season, since the performance of the Chilean took him to be considered the central headcase, ahead of Lucas Martínez Quarta and Germán Pezzella.
Meanwhile, who will be evaluated until the last moment, will be Maximiliano Meza. The former independent drags a patellar tendonitis and continues to train differently. Similar case will pass with Miguel Borjawhich came out with a physical discomfort a week before gymnastics.
How Boca arrives
On the side of Mouth, The main news will be the absence of Uruguayan Edinson Cavaniwho broke up this week. Before that decline, the coach Fernando Gago You must decide who will play instead.
The DT options are many: from putting another centrodlantero as Milton Giménez or an end like Ezequiel Zeballosor even a scheme change and play with five defenders.
River’s summoned list
The coach Marcelo Gallardo formed the payroll cited with the returns of Miguel Borja and Maximiliano Mezawho left behind their respective physical discomfort. Nevertheless, Paulo Díaz and Gonzalo Pity Martínez They failed to recover on time and were left out, just like Federico Gattoni and the Chilean Wall.
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Among the novelties are the laps of Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Marcos Acuña and Enzo Pérezwho did not travel to Ecuador to be in optimal conditions for the classic. Franco Armani He will continue to defend River’s arch.
In practices, Gallant rehearsed with several modifications regarding the team that matched Independiente del Valle in the Copa Libertadores. Fabricio Bustos, Leandro González Pirez, Milton Casco and Santiago Simón would leave their places to enter Montiel, Martínez Quarta, Acuña and Enzo Pérez.
In the midfield, Kevin Castaño would repeat as a holder accompanied by Enzo Pérezwhile the third position would be played between Giuliano Galoppo, Maximiliano Meza and Rodrigo Aliendrowith a slight advantage for the former Banfield. Franco Mastantuono It would continue as an offensive link, and in the attack they would continue Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussiwith Miguel Borja Waiting in the substitute bank.
Thus, River’s probable formation would be: Franco Armani; Gonzalo Montiel, Germán Pezzella, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Marcos Acuña; Enzo Pérez, Kevin Castaño, Giuliano Galoppo either Maximiliano Meza either Rodrigo Aliendro; Franco Mastantuono; Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussi.
The Boca Call List
For his part, the technician Fernando Gago presented the payroll for convened for Boca Juniorswhich includes Spanish Ander Herrera already Milton Giménezwho will be evaluated until the last moment by an ankle sprain. Instead, the Uruguayan does not appear Edinson Cavanithe Colombian Frank Fabra neither Lucas Janson.
Gago I would bet on a 5-3-2 tactical system, with the entry of Ayrton Costa To reinforce the defense. In attack, Carlos Palacios would have freedom of movements, accompanied by Miguel Merentiel either Milton Giménezdepending on the evolution of the latter.
Although included in the call, Ander Herrera I would start the meeting in the substitute bank.
Boca’s attempt formation would be: Agustín Marchesín; Luis Advíncula, Rodrigo Battaglia, Red frames, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Tomás Belmonte, Milton Delgado, Kevin Zenón; Carlos Palacios and Miguel Merentiel either Milton Giménez.
However, in the riverbank they do not rule out maintaining their usual scheme, with Merentiel and Giménez sharing the front, without the incorporation of Coast in the five line. Another alternative would be to include Cristian Lema In the central rear.
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The expectation for the Superclassic
The expectation for the classic is maximum. 85,018 people are expected in the Monumentalwhere 50 thousand stick flags, 50 giant flags, 100 strips in the stalls will be deployed San Martín and Belgranoand 30 thousand red and white balloons. In addition, the giant shirt with the legend “will be exhibited”THE GREAT IN HISTORY”And the traditional curtain of idols.
The referee of the meeting will be Nicolás Ramírezwho directed the last cross between both clubs, which ended in Victoria for River 1-0 with goal from Manuel Lanzini in the Bombonera.
What time River vs Boca play
Time: 15.30.
Where to see River vs Boca
TV: ESPN Premium and TNT Sports.
Formations
River: Franco Armani; Gonzalo Montiel, Germán Pezzella, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Marcos Acuña; Enzo Pérez, Kevin Castaño, Giuliano Galoppo, Franco Mastantuono; Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussi.
Boca: Agustín Marchesín; Luis Advíncula, Rodrigo Battaglia, Marcos Rojo, Lautaro Blanco; Tomás Belmonte, Milton Delgado, Kevin Zenón; Carlos Palacios, Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel.
Stadium: Monumental.
Referee: Nicolás Ramírez.
Var: Lucas Novelli
Source: Ambito

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