River Plate is preparing for the match on Sunday against Argentinos Juniors with an eye on Sebastián Driussi's recovery. The center forward is close to receiving medical clearance after the tear in his right soleus that kept him sidelined for the past few weeks.
At the Núñez club, they do not intend to rush the player's return. Although he could respond well and make it onto Eduardo Coudet's list of call-ups, the chances of him being available for the home match are low. It is most likely that his return will be aimed at the trip to Colombia to face Independiente Santa Fe in the Copa Sudamericana.
The suspension of the match in Bogotá due to the earthquake that affected the Colombian capital created a long week of work. This extra time allowed the squad to make progress in the recovery of several players ahead of the demanding schedule ahead.
Driussi did not participate in any of the five consecutive defeats that River has accumulated this semester. The injury occurred before the elimination against Aldosivi in the Copa Argentina, and since then the forward has been out of action.
Neither of the two has fully convinced with their performance, which would facilitate Driussi's return once he regains full fitness. The player arrives at a key moment for the team, which needs goals and quality in the attack.
