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River Targets March Return for Germán Pezzella After Steady ACL Rehab

Club doctors describe a complication-free program featuring progressive loads with recent ball work.

Overview

  • The center back has shown favorable evolution nearly six months after rupturing his cruciate ligaments against Independiente on August 9.
  • Coaching staff project a possible comeback in March if milestones are met, as the timeline remains contingent on continued progress.
  • The rehabilitation is individualized under constant medical monitoring with controlled loading and staged physical transitions.
  • Ball contact has resumed as part of the plan, serving both physical conditioning and morale without provoking setbacks.
  • Marcelo Gallardo is tracking the process closely, viewing a full recovery as a valuable boost for a defense facing a busy Apertura and Copa Argentina calendar.