Argentine football clubs manage injuries and tactics ahead of key fixtures

Various Argentine football clubs are preparing for upcoming matches amidst injury concerns and tactical shifts.

River Plate faces uncertainty regarding offensive midfielder Thiago Almada, who is recovering from a quadriceps tear. Manager Leonardo Ponzio must decide how to structure the attack for the match against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, weighing options such as Lautaro Pereyra or a double-striker formation.

Gimnasia is also managing squad availability ahead of their clash with Atlético Tucumán. Manager Ariel Pereyra is evaluating the fitness of Pedro Silva Torrejón and Germán Conti, both of whom have dealt with recent injuries.

Other regional updates include Boca Unidos reporting a stable financial status despite a decline in club membership, and Belgrano's reserve team preparing for a match against San Martín de San Juan. In the Liga Deportiva del Oeste, Academia Javier Mascherano and Mariano Moreno are set for a high-stakes encounter.

Additionally, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has expressed interest in Boca Juniors youth player Tomás Aranda, noting his potential for future national team cycles despite a current ankle injury.