The 2018 Copa Libertadores champion, River Plate, is preparing to face important commitments with significant absences in its squad. Coach Marcelo Gallardo will have to deal with injuries to key players at crucial moments of the season.
The team is ready to play the Superclásico against Boca Juniors next Sunday, but there are doubts about the participation of Maximiliano Meza, Gonzalo Martínez, and Miguel Borja, who are injured. River Plate also has a match scheduled against Independiente del Valle in Ecuador for the Copa Libertadores.
Regarding the injuries, Borja suffered a problem in his right adductor during the last match, while Meza and Martínez will not be able to participate in the international clash due to previous injuries. Although the players are progressing positively, their participation will continue to be evaluated by the medical staff.
Winning these matches carries a significant emotional burden for the team, especially in a classic like the Superclásico and in a tournament as significant as the Copa Libertadores. It is expected that the injured players will push themselves in training in an attempt to be available for upcoming matches, although the final decision will depend on their progress during the week.
