The president of Lanús anticipated when the game against River would be played and explained his position on the playoffs

The schedule for the crossing between River and Lanús for the round of 16 of the Closing Tournament has not yet been confirmed, but Nicolás Russo made it clear what his expectations are for the day of the match.

The president of El Granate said that the Millionaire would prefer to play the game on Friday, although he considered that it would finally be played on Sunday.

“With River you can play on Sunday or Friday. I understand that they want to do it on Friday because the next day Boca plays and they don't want the game or the result of the final in Barranquilla to upset their spirits. Anyway, I understand that the match is going to be played on Sunday,” he said

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The break of the players called up, a key factor

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Russo also explained that the discussion for the date is linked to the additional rest planned for clubs that have players affected by

their national teams.

River has players called up, while Lanús also had representatives in different national teams. However, Canales and Sepulveda were left out due

to injury.

One of the cases that generates attention is that of Allan Wlk, cited by Paraguay. The striker is in Japan and is due to return on Thursday, so he will have to face an extensive trip and adapt to the time change before returning to compete.

In this regard, the leader recalled that the issue was previously discussed at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Professional League and trusts that what was agreed will be respected.

“It was explained that teams that have players called up for their national teams will have more days off, because they return very soon. I understand that what was said will be fulfilled,” he said.