River Plate Injury Update: Marcelo Gallardo Confirms Sebastián Driussi Close to Return
Sebastián Driussi is close to returning to action for River Plate after suffering an ankle injury during the Club World Cup. Coach Marcelo Gallardo provided an encouraging update following the team’s recent match.
Gallardo: “Driussi Returns to Training Tomorrow”
In his post-match press conference, Gallardo confirmed that Driussi has made significant progress and is scheduled to rejoin the squad in full training starting tomorrow.
“Driussi is progressing well and will return to training tomorrow as normal. We hope he can get a full week of training in,” said Gallardo.
Copa Argentina Return Likely, Fitness to Decide
Driussi is being considered for River Plate’s upcoming Copa Argentina clash against San Martín de Tucumán, but his inclusion depends on his physical readiness throughout the week.
If not fully fit by matchday, the Argentine forward could return against Independiente in the following fixture. The coaching staff is carefully monitoring his workload during this critical recovery phase.
Background: Injury at the Club World Cup
The 28-year-old forward suffered the injury while scoring a goal in River’s Club World Cup match against Urawa Red Diamonds. He twisted his ankle during the celebration and has since followed a dedicated rehabilitation plan.
Driussi, one of River Plate’s most high-profile signings in recent years, is the club’s second-most expensive signing ever. His return is highly anticipated by fans and seen as a major boost for Gallardo’s squad depth heading into a decisive stretch of the season.
Driussi Injury Timeline
- Injury date: During Club World Cup vs Urawa Reds
- Injury type: Ankle sprain
- Return to training: Expected this week
- Next match status: Doubtful but possible vs San Martín de Tucumán
