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Ponzio weighs Pereyra or Galván as Almada returns to River’s starting lineup
River are preparing to visit Sarmiento in Junín on Wednesday.
Thiago Almada, the club’s most expensive signing, is expected to return to the starting lineup after playing 22 minutes on Saturday.
Coach Leonardo Ponzio must decide whether to select 18-year-old Lautaro Pereyra or keep Tomás Galván, who has been part of the lineup in each of Ponzio’s five matches in charge.
Pereyra impressed against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, taking six shots and earning the fans’ vote as the game’s best player.
He offers more attacking movement than Galván, while Galván can help in different roles and has been a regular under Ponzio.
The team’s Tuesday training session is expected to help determine the choice.
River need points for their positions in the group and overall standings, while Sarmiento have scored more goals than any other team in the Clausura.
Thiago Almada is expected to return to River’s starting lineup for its visit to Sarmiento on Wednesday.
Coach Leonardo Ponzio must decide whether Lautaro Pereyra or Tomás Galván gives way to Almada.
Pereyra, 18, impressed against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on Saturday and was voted the match’s MVP by fans.
Galván has featured in the lineup during Ponzio’s five-match spell and offers a more collaborative role, according to Olé.
Tuesday’s training session is expected to help determine the team selection.
- Who
- River coach Leonardo Ponzio is weighing whether to start Lautaro Pereyra or Tomás Galván alongside Thiago Almada.
- What
- Almada is expected to return to River’s starting lineup.
- When
- River is due to visit Sarmiento on Wednesday; a Tuesday training session will inform the decision.
- Where
- River will play Sarmiento in Junín.
- Why
- Almada is expected to start, while Ponzio must choose between Pereyra’s attacking form and Galván’s established role in the lineup.
Lautaro Pereyra starting
Tomás Galván starting
Recent form
Lautaro Pereyra starting
Pereyra impressed against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, took six shots and was voted the match’s MVP by fans.
Tomás Galván starting
Galván has been part of the lineup in each of Ponzio’s five matches and is described as useful and adaptable.
Tactical case
Lautaro Pereyra starting
Pereyra offers more runs into the box and can play as an attacking midfielder or on the left.
Tomás Galván starting
Galván has a quieter, more collaborative role and could allow Ponzio to change as little as possible.
Pereyra played against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, taking six shots and earning the fans’ MVP vote.
River’s training session is expected to help Ponzio decide the lineup.
River is due to visit Sarmiento with Almada expected to start.
- Expected starter
- Thiago Almada
- Lineup decision
- Lautaro Pereyra or Tomás Galván
- Pereyra’s age
- 18
- Pereyra’s shots on Saturday
- 6
- Pereyra’s season minutes
- 333 minutes across 13 matches
What people are saying
It's a joy, he's a player from the club who is going through an adaptation process to the First Division that is different from the lower levels. He earned the chance to play on his own, and to do so in a team with great players.
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