Marcelo Gallardo left La Plata with several positive conclusions, not only because of the result but also for how the team “stood up” in a complex scenario like UNO. And the reason, in part, is justified by the innovative line of three defenders that gave it defensive solidity and a base on which to build its football against Students. Will it be repeated on Wednesday against Palmeiras?
Around the River Camp, there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the performance in the 2-1 win that strongly suggests the possibility that the tactical system, used very occasionally by the Doll, will be maintained at the Monumental.
Gallardo himself showed his satisfaction in the press conference and left the door open, assuring that he felt “fully represented”, that the formula could be the same in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. “I liked the team’s proposal, how it stood up on a field that is always difficult for us a few days before playing an important match. It’s what we needed to face this week,” said the Doll post-match.
The names that will take to the field don’t admit too many questions. In relation to those who played with Studentsthere would only be two changes: Kevin CastaƱo for the suspended Giuliano Galoppo and Gonzalo Montiel, who rested after the FIFA date, for Fabricio Bustos. But now, the doubts are focused on the scheme.
The changes expected in River to receive Palm trees are position by position, so there is a concrete chance that the line of three defenders will be present. Juan Portillo played his best game since he arrived at the club in the libero function, Lautaro Rivero confirmed his great moment and perhaps the only uncertainty of the central defenders is Lucas MartĆnez Quarta, who was expelled absurdly. Paulo DĆaz is lurking and should not be ruled out.
Although it is true that the scheme was only in practice for 40 minutes, as the red card of the defender forced the Millionaire to tactically reorganize with one less man, until that moment it dominated Students with aplomb on their field and took a two-goal advantage. The Doll’s blackboard will play a key role against the ‘bogeyman’ of the Cup.
The probable formation of River to face Palm trees Franco Armani; Lucas MartĆnez Quarta, Juan Carlos Portillo, Lautaro Rivero; Gonzalo Montiel, Kevin CastaƱo, Enzo PĆ©rez, Ignacio FernĆ”ndez, Marcos AcuƱa; Maximiliano Salas and SebastiĆ”n Driussi.