The main goalkeeper will be determined in the upcoming training sessions. However, after two consecutive defeats, the coach might opt for a consistent lineup for the match against Ciudad de Bolívar, who drew in their debut against Godoy Cruz. Franco Armani's presence in River Plate's next match is still in doubt, as the goalkeeper has not yet received medical clearance and might miss the clash against Ciudad de Bolívar in the Copa Argentina, scheduled for Tuesday at 22:00 at the Estadio La Pedrera in San Luis. The experienced goalkeeper, who has not played a single minute in 2026, has been training with his teammates for two weeks, but the medical staff has not yet given him the green light. On January 4th, he suffered a second-degree tear in his right adductor muscle, which ruled him out of the friendly matches against Millonarios and Peñarol. Subsequently, an Achilles tendon inflammation further delayed his recovery. In this scenario, Marcelo Gallardo once again trusted Santiago Beltrán, who responded well in the initial matches without conceding a goal, although in the last two appearances, the team showed defensive weaknesses and conceded five goals. IP Ezequiel Centurión, recovered from his wrist injury, appears as an alternative.
