The Copa Libertadores closes the last day of the group stage this week and River must face Deportivo Táchira on the sixth date against someone who has already beaten 2 to 0 in the debut of this edition. However, for this match, he has several injured players and one on the verge of suspension.
Leandro González Pirez He suffered a tear in recent days after the match against Argentinos Juniors. Without a doubt, it was something that was going to happen sooner or later since the competition that the red band has was so demanding that it had months where the games were every 3 days and the central scoreboard did not have a break.
He will miss at least two games, that is, against Deportivo Táchira and Tiger. The injury is to the left hamstring and he would only return before Deportivo Riestra.
Another of the footballers who is in doubt is Ignacio Fernandez, The midfielder suffered a fracture due to a vertebral avulsion. Although he is not 100% ruled out, the only certain thing is that he would not start.
The front Facundo Colidio He is the only player committed to the Millionaire. The Copa Libertadores, unlike other competitions or local tournaments, only allows the accumulation of three yellow cards.
If he earns a warning on Thursday against Táchira, he would miss the first match of the round of 16.
Number of yellow cards accumulated per player:
2- Facundo Colidio
1- Ignacio Fernandez
1- Andres Herrera
1- Paulo Diaz
1- Rodrigo Aliendro
1- Sebastian Boselli
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