Overview
- River’s medical department confirmed an avulsion of Meza’s left patellar tendon and scheduled surgery in the coming days.
- The injury occurred around the 30th minute of the Superclásico at La Bombonera without contact, and Meza left the field in tears.
- Initial guidance targets roughly three months out, though some reports project three to four months with a competitive return likely in 2026.
- Meza previously underwent surgery for chronic patellar tendinitis in the same knee and has endured multiple setbacks this year, totaling about 198 days sidelined.
- The absence forces tactical changes for Marcelo Gallardo, with Matías Galarza Fonda, Juanfer Quintero, or Nacho Fernández considered as replacements following the 2–0 loss to Boca.