Argentine football updates: River Plate and Boca Juniors player news

Various updates from the Argentine football scene highlight player recoveries and club preparations. At River Plate, midfielder Aníbal Moreno is intensifying training to return from a lumbar discopathy, potentially aiming for the match against Sarmiento de Junín on October 7. Additionally, the club is managing the maintenance of the Monumental pitch following musical concerts, utilizing high-quality imported seeds to ensure the hybrid grass remains in optimal condition.

In a closed-door friendly during the FIFA international break, River Plate defeated Vélez 3-2, with goals from Sebastián Driussi, Ángel Correa, and a Lucas Beltrán penalty. Meanwhile, Boca Juniors is preparing for a Copa Argentina quarter-final against Racing in Rosario. The squad sees the return of Ayrton Costa, Camilo Rey Domenech, and Enner Valencia, while Rodrigo Battaglia is nearing a full medical release following Achilles tendon surgery.

In other news, Gimnasia is focusing on squad retention for the next season, prioritizing players like Ignacio Miramón, despite high purchase options from Lille. In Spanish basketball, Covirán Granada suffered a defeat against Gipuzkoa in the Primera FEB season opener, marked by an injury to Jonathan Rousselle.