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Driussi and Almada are available as River prepare for the Clausura run-in
River beat Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 1-0 in the Clausura.
After the match, concern arose when striker Sebastián Driussi left the field and had ice placed on his thigh.
River's medical staff had said he was dealing with fatigue, and he trained without problems the next day.
Thiago Almada also returned after a minor tear in his left quadriceps and played the final minutes against Estudiantes.
Coach Leonardo Ponzio may now be able to use the lineup he chose for his first four matches in charge.
River are due to play Sarmiento in Junín on Wednesday and Belgrano in Córdoba on Sunday.
Almada still needs to regain match fitness.
River can call on Sebastián Driussi and Thiago Almada for the Clausura run-in after both returned to training or action.
Driussi was physically well at Sunday’s training session after leaving the previous match with thigh fatigue.
Almada returned from a muscle injury as a substitute against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto.
Coach Leonardo Ponzio could restore the lineup he used in his first four matches in charge.
River are due to face Sarmiento on Wednesday and Belgrano on Sunday.
- Who
- River, coached by Leonardo Ponzio, have Sebastián Driussi and Thiago Almada available.
- What
- Driussi is physically well, and Almada has returned from injury and played again.
- When
- The update was reported on October 11, 2026, after River’s previous match and Sunday training.
- Where
- River trained at the Monumental. Their next matches are in Junín against Sarmiento and in Córdoba against Belgrano.
- Why
- Driussi recovered from thigh fatigue, while Almada returned after a grade 1 tear in his left quadriceps.
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River beat Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 1-0, and Almada came on for the closing minutes.
Driussi left in the 71st minute and was replaced by Rafael Borré.
Driussi trained without difficulty, and Almada was available to the coaching staff.
River are due to play Sarmiento in Junín.
River are due to play Belgrano in Córdoba.
- Result
- River beat Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 1-0
- Driussi
- Left in the 71st minute; trained without difficulty on Sunday
- Almada
- Returned after a grade 1 tear in his left quadriceps
- Coach
- Leonardo Ponzio
- Next match
- Sarmiento in Junín on Wednesday
- Following match
- Belgrano in Córdoba on Sunday
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