Overview
- A 33-player squad is training under Marcelo Gallardo in the club’s main preseason phase.
- Former goalkeeper Marcelo Barovero has joined as goalkeeper coach and is working with Franco Armani, Ezequiel Centurión, Jeremías Ledesma and Santiago Beltrán.
- New midfield signings Fausto Vera and Aníbal Moreno are included in the group after arriving from Brazilian football.
- The team arrived before dawn to a large fan reception, with a police escort guiding the bus to the Loi Suites Chapelco hotel.
- River plans to remain in Neuquén until January 10 before traveling to Maldonado to face Millonarios on January 11 and Peñarol on January 17 at the Domingo Burgueño Miguel stadium.