Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata announces squad for Copa Argentina

Following a heavy defeat in the Clásico Platense against Estudiantes, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata has announced its squad for the upcoming Copa Argentina quarter-final match against Riestra. Coach Ariel Pereyra has introduced several changes to the lineup, including the return of youth player Jeremías Merlo to replace Santiago Villarreal, who has been sidelined with a muscle strain.

Goalkeeper Harlen Castillo will make his official debut for the club, starting in place of Nelson Insfrán. The defensive lineup will see Nicolás Barros Schelotto replacing Augusto Max, and Agustín Colazo stepping in for Bautista Barros Schelotto, which shifts Alexis Steimbach to the right side. Players Renzo Giampaoli and Marcelo Torres remain unavailable due to ongoing recovery from muscle tears.

The recent derby saw Estudiantes secure a dominant victory over Gimnasia, aided by disciplinary issues for the latter, including a red card for Steimbach and a second yellow for Germán Conti. While Estudiantes looks ahead to upcoming fixtures in Santiago de Chile, Gimnasia seeks to redeem itself in the knockout tournament.