River Plate's midfielder Maximiliano Meza has undergone successful surgery following a serious injury sustained during the match against Boca Juniors. Medical staff had to urgently remove him from the pitch on a stretcher. Consequently, the 32-year-old player, born in Corrientes, will be unable to play in the 'Millionaires'' remaining match against Vélez as a visitor. The team is fighting for a spot in the next Copa Libertadores. Meza will likely miss the preseason with his teammates and could return only after the competition has already begun. Injuries have undoubtedly been a nightmare for the player in 2025. Meza had just returned to the starting lineup under Claudio Úbeda's direction and has now suffered a new injury that will keep him off the field for a long time. During the match, which River Plate lost 0-2 to Boca, Meza fell to the ground after a bad movement and immediately clutched his left knee. He had previously been sidelined due to a fractured rib and later due to tendinitis in the same knee. After the corresponding medical examinations, it was confirmed that the former Independiente player had suffered an avulsion of the patellar tendon. He will now begin the recovery process, which for this type of injury has an estimated time of 90 days.
