Fútbol Argentino
River begins a 48-hour training camp in Pilar with Lanús in sight
River’s squad started a 48-hour training camp in Pilar with double-shift work ahead of the Torneo Clausura round of 16. While confirmation of the clash against Lanús is still awaited, preparations are being fine-tuned in Núñez.
River’s squad began this Wednesday its 48-hour training camp in Pilar, with the focus on the Torneo Clausura round of 16. The schedule includes a double-shift day and is part of the work plan ahead of the clash with Lanús, still awaiting official confirmation of the day and time.
Preparation in Pilar for the decisive stretch
The news marks the start of a key stage for the team as the semester draws to a close. At this point, the squad has been put into camp to maintain the training load and arrive in the best possible condition for the playoffs, with a routine designed specifically for the buildup to the upcoming one-off showdown.
According to the published information, the group began an extended 48-hour camp in Pilar, while the coaching staff organizes the preparation with intense sessions. The plan includes:
- Double shift on the opening day.
- 48-hour camp.
- Total focus on the Clausura round of 16.
The clash with Lanús is still pending
At the same time, debate remains open over the scheduling of the match against Lanús. On the Granate side, president Nicolás Russo was emphatic when speaking about the calendar and made it clear that a position has already been taken on the date of the tie.
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The executive also said that the Liga Profesional draft would point to another option, with the match placed later in the schedule. In that context, those at Núñez are looking to bring the game forward, although for now the situation is not settled.
What’s next for River
With the squad already focused on the playoffs, the next step will be to define exactly when the match against Lanús will be played. The round of 16 schedule is practically set between 20 and 25 November, although final confirmation is still pending for River’s tie.
For the moment, the priority in Pilar is to maintain the camp and fine-tune details in preparation. At a stage where there is no room left for speculation, Leonardo Ponzio’s team is fully entering the countdown to the start of the knockout phase.
