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River’s Maxi Meza Sustains Patellar Tendon Avulsion, Out About Three Months

The setback deepens a season of recurring left‑knee problems for the midfielder.

Overview

  • The club’s medical report confirmed an avulsion of the left patellar tendon that will be treated with surgery this week.
  • The injury occurred around the 30th minute of the Superclásico at La Bombonera without contact as he fell chasing a loose ball.
  • He was substituted in visible pain and left the field in tears as the medical staff signaled a serious issue.
  • River plans to reorganize its midfield, with Matías Galarza Fonda, Juanfer Quintero or Nacho Fernández cited as options for the upcoming match against Vélez.
  • Meza previously underwent surgery for patellar tendinitis in the same knee, and one outlet estimated his 2025 absences could total roughly 198 days.