Overview

• The 34-year-old ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the match against Independiente.
• He is expected to miss the rest of the season with a recovery timeline estimated at six to eight months and a return next year.
• Pezzella thanked the club’s medical staff and fans on social media and vowed to support teammates from the sidelines.
• Gallardo stated, “We are not evaluating more market options; the leagues have already started and it is very complex,” indicating no immediate signing.
• River will lean on Lucas Martínez Quarta, Paulo Díaz, Lautaro Rivero and Sebastián Boselli at centre-back.