River Plate Reveals Lineup for Sarmiento Clash Amid Key Absences

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River Plate Reveals Lineup for Sarmiento Clash Amid Key Absences

River Plate is set to face Sarmiento on October 12, 2025, in a crucial match within the Torneo Clausura Betano. The game will kick off at 19:15 at the iconic Estadio Monumental. Unfortunately, the team is dealing with significant absences due to the FIFA international break.

Key Absences for River Plate

Marcelo Gallardo, River Plate’s head coach, is grappling with several player withdrawals. Six players were called up for national duties, and injuries have compounded the situation:

Juan Portillo – suspended
Enzo Pérez – injured
Ian Subiabre – with the Argentina U20 national team

Challenges Faced by the Squad

River Plate has faced a challenging period, currently on a three-match losing streak in the tournament. Their last victory came on matchday 8 against Estudiantes de La Plata. Most recently, they fell to Rosario Central with a score of 2-1, causing them to slip to fourth place in Zone B standings.

Expected Lineup Against Sarmiento

In response to these difficulties, Gallardo has opted for a tactical shift from a 4-3-3 formation to a 4-4-2 lineup to accommodate the missing players. Despite the setbacks, some players are available to step up:

Goalkeeper: Franco Armani will remain in goal.
Defense: Fabricio Bustos, Milton Casco, and Paulo Díaz will fill in for the absent Gonzalo Montiel, Lautaro Rivero, and Marcos Acuña.
Midfield: Thiago Acosta and Santiago Lencina, both up-and-coming talents, are expected to be included, joined by Ignacio Fernández and Giuliano Galoppo.
Attack: Maximiliano Salas returns after a reduced suspension, while Sebastián Driussi is back from injury, though he may start on the bench, with Facundo Colidio likely to lead the front line.