Terrible news for River: Fausto Vera and Juanfer Quintero miss the Superclasico due to injury

River received a hard blow in the Superclasico preview. Fausto Vera and Juan Fernando Quintero were ruled out due to injury and will not be able to face Boca next Sunday at

Monumental.

The discomfort occurred during the victory against Carabobo in the Copa Sudamericana and were confirmed after medical studies carried out this Thursday.

The center midfielder suffered a grade two sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, while the Colombian suffered a strain, or minor tear, in his left psoas.

The most sensitive loss is that of Vera, who could be between four and eight weeks off the court, with a chance of reappearing only in the second semester. The steering wheel was injured 20 minutes into the first half after a collision with Eric Ramírez and, although he tried to continue, he had to leave because of the pain. The former Argentinos Juniors had established himself as a fixture in Eduardo Coudet's scheme, so his absence leaves a significant gap

in the midfield.

For his part, Quintero had an annoyance since halftime, tried to remain in the add-on and only resisted for a few minutes before being replaced by Kendry Páez.

Although the Colombian was not guaranteed title, his absence also represents a setback due to his ability to change the pace of the game from the bench, especially in a highly demanding match such as the Superclasico

.

Now, Chacho must reconfigure the team for one of the most important games of the semester. Among the alternatives to replace Vera is Kevin Castaño, while Páez could give him an extra offensive option if he chooses to play with a hitch from

the start.

With sensitive casualties and little margin for error, River reaches the classic with the obligation to adjust parts quickly to face a key duel both in terms of mood and in sports.