River Plate Prepares for Clash Against Newell's in Liga Profesional
River Plate's Anticipation for Newell's Clash
River Plate, under the leadership of Marcelo Gallardo, prepares to meet Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional. The match, taking place at 20:30, holds significant importance as River aims to close the gap with league leaders Huracán.
Gallardo's Strategic Adjustments
With the Libertadores quarterfinals secured, Gallardo may implement up to three changes to keep his star players fresh. Notably, Marcos Acuña could make his official debut, though it's uncertain if he will start or come off the bench.
Potential Lineup Adjustments
- Franco Armani
- Fabricio Bustos
- Germán Pezzella
- Paulo Díaz
- Enzo Díaz or Marcos Acuña
- Santiago Simón
- Matías Kranevitter or Rodrigo Villagra
- Rodrigo Aliendro
- Franco Mastantuono or Claudio Echeverri
- Maximiliano Meza
- Miguel Borja
The match's outcome will not only impact River's standing but will also reflect Gallardo's tactical acumen.
Player Exclusions
In a noteworthy development, Gallardo excluded Sebastián Boselli and Nicolás Fonseca from the squad, leading their agents to seek new teams amidst concerns about their future at River.
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