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Independiente faces must-win Clausura match as Viera's future hangs in balance
Independiente hosts Deportivo Riestra in a crucial Argentine Torneo Clausura match at its home ground.
A win would secure automatic qualification for the playoffs, while also bringing the club closer to places in the annual standings that lead to international competitions; other results would still matter.
Captain Iván Marcone returns to the starting lineup after serving a suspension.
Imanol Machuca is also set to start, his first time in the lineup in eight months after a FIFA suspension over altered documents used to play for Malaysia.
Coach Jadson Viera could lose his job if Independiente is eliminated, as his contract allows the club to end his deal without financial consequences in December.
The club’s presidential election may affect whether his contract is extended, and Independiente goes into the match without a home win in six straight games.
Independiente must beat Deportivo Riestra in the Clausura to secure automatic qualification for the playoffs.
The match will be played at Libertadores de América-Ricardo Enrique Bochini.
A win could also bring the club close to international cup places in the annual table, though it needs other results to go its way.
Iván Marcone returns to the starting lineup after serving a suspension, while Imanol Machuca is set to start after eight months.
Coach Jadson Viera could leave if Independiente is eliminated, as his contract allows the club to end the agreement without financial consequences in December.
- Who
- Independiente and Deportivo Riestra. Jadson Viera is Independiente’s coach.
- What
- Independiente faces a must-win Clausura match to qualify automatically for the playoffs.
- When
- Friday; the article does not state the date.
- Where
- Libertadores de América-Ricardo Enrique Bochini in Avellaneda.
- Why
- A victory would secure automatic playoff qualification and could move Independiente close to international cup places, depending on other results.
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FIFA suspended Imanol Machuca over document falsification related to playing for Malaysia’s national team.
The suspension was upheld.
Machuca last started a match, playing for Vélez against Estudiantes.
Machuca made his Independiente debut in a 1-1 draw against Defensa.
Independiente is due to face Deportivo Riestra in a match that could determine its playoff qualification and Viera’s future.
- Opponent
- Deportivo Riestra
- Venue
- Libertadores de América-Ricardo Enrique Bochini
- Marcone
- Returns to the starting lineup after serving a suspension for his fifth yellow card
- Machuca
- Set to start after eight months
- Home run
- Independiente has gone six consecutive home matches without a win
- Contract clause
- The club can end Viera’s contract without financial consequences in December