Overview

• The 29-year-old completed recovery from a left biceps femoris tear sustained on Sept. 17 against Palmeiras and returned to full training on Thursday.
• Marcelo Gallardo will decide whether to start him or bring him on from the bench for Sunday’s Torneo Clausura match.
• River faces 18 unavailable players through injuries, suspension and international call-ups, increasing the importance of his potential minutes.
• Kickoff against Sarmiento is scheduled for Oct. 12 at 19:15 at the Estadio Monumental.
• Maximiliano Salas is eligible after a reduced ban, and Driussi remains River’s 2025 leading scorer with 10 goals in 29 appearances despite multiple injuries.