River Plate confirms Montiel and Acuña fit for semifinal despite earlier injury concerns

After River Plate’s 1‑0 victory over Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, coach Eduardo Coudet announced that right‑back Gonzalo Montiel and left‑back Marcos Acuña are not suffering serious injuries. Both players experienced muscular over‑use during the match—Montiel felt a mild discomfort in his warm‑up and was substituted before kickoff, while Acuña left the field in the first half with a right‑leg issue—but no diagnoses indicated significant damage. The club has begun a recovery protocol and no further medical examinations are scheduled, giving the coaching staff confidence that the two can be available for the upcoming Apertura 2026 semifinal against Rosario Central on Saturday at the Monumental.

The injury worries had also raised concerns for the Argentine national team, as Acuña is a squad member for the World Cup. River’s medical staff emphasized that the conditions are manageable and that the players are expected to resume full training in time for the crucial domestic and upcoming Copa Sudamericana fixtures.