River The team is preparing to face Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata in a crucial match of the Professional League, and will do so with an alternative team. Marcelo Gallardo, the team’s coach, has decided to rotate several of his starting players to give them a rest and, at the same time, give minutes to some of the new signings, such as Miguel Borja and Maximiliano Meza.
The match will be played at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium, known as “El Bosque”, and will be an important test for players who are not usually starters in RiverGallardo has demonstrated throughout his career an exceptional ability to manage his squad, and this time is no exception.
With the return leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 against Talleres looming, the coach is looking to keep his players fresh and avoid injuries. Gallardo’s decision to field an alternative team is not surprising.
River is coming off an intense match against Talleres in Córdoba, where they achieved a hard-fought victory that gives them an advantage for the return match at the Monumental. With only four days of rest between the two matches, the coach has opted to give several of his key players a rest, such as Germán Pezzella, Paulo Díaz, Enzo Díaz, Rodrigo Aliendro, Claudio Echeverri and Franco Mastantuono.
One of the highlights of this match will be the opportunity for Miguel Borja and Maximiliano Meza. Borja, who missed the match against Talleres due to a hamstring problem, has been working on his recovery and could get minutes in La Plata.
The Colombian striker is known for his goalscoring ability and physical presence in the box, and his return will be a valuable addition to the team. On the other hand, Maximiliano Meza, the new signing who arrived from Rayados de Monterrey, could make his debut with the shirt of River.
Training
Meza, an attacking midfielder with great technique and vision, has generated a lot of expectations among the fans. His addition to the team adds depth and quality to the midfield, and Gallardo hopes that he can quickly adapt to the team’s style of play.
With rotation in mind, the likely formation of River To face Gimnasia, he could include Jeremías Ledesma in goal; a defense composed of Sebastián Boselli, Leandro González Pirez, Ramiro Funes Mori and Milton Casco; in midfield, Rodrigo Villagra and Felipe Peña Biafore; and up front, Ignacio Fernández, Manuel Lanzini, Pablo Solari and Agustín Ruberto.
