Injury Blow for River: De la Cruz Doubtful for Match Against Independiente

2023-10-24 01:24:35

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The Uruguayan will be out for the match against Independiente and set off alarms in Martín Demichelis’ coaching staff.

By Luciano García Dresch

Updated on 10/23/2023 – 22:24hs ART

© Getty ImagesNicolas De La Cruz.

By Luciano García Dresch

Very bad news for River thinking about the match with Independiente. Returning to training this morning in Ezeiza, Nicolás De la Cruz suffered an injury and it is difficult for him to be able to perform on Wednesday at the Monumental Stadium. Demichelis is forced to think about a replacement in the middle of the field.

The Uruguayan had just been with the Uruguay National Team on FIFA, where he played two great games against Colombia and Brazil, and was looking to return to the starting eleven but his return will have to wait: He suffered left Achilles tendinitis and trained differently, which is why he is in doubt against Rojo

If your Achilles tendon goes down in the next few hours, Demichelis will take it into account. In case that does not happen, the coach could give him the chance again from the start to Agustín Palavecinowith a weak performance against Colón in Santa Fe, or opting for the entry of Rodrigo Aliendro to accompany Enzo Pérez. The DT has one more training session to decide.

The rest of the players on the squad trained at the same time and without physical problems. They will practice again on Tuesday afternoon at the Monumental Stadium and then they will be focused thinking about the duel against Rojo, fundamental in the fight for the top of Zone A (the Avellaneda team leads Millo by one point).

After converting to Brazil, De La Cruz returned to practice with River on Friday.

Who can replace De la Cruz vs. Independent?

With Enzo Pérez, Barco, Lanzini and Nacho Fernández as regulars, there is only one position available for several names. Palavecino, Aliendro and even Kranevitter They are the footballers from whom Demichelis will have to choose the Uruguayan’s replacement, whose evolution will be closely followed by the doctors and, above all, by the fans.

How many games does De la Cruz miss?

As a result of this injury, from River they say that DLC must be unplayed for at least 10 daysso it cannot be taken into account for Sunday’s game against Gimnasia de La Plata in el Bosque.