Kendry Páez Excluded from River Plate Squad for Second Consecutive Match
Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Páez has been excluded from the River Plate squad for the second consecutive match, missing the Apertura Tournament semi-final against Rosario Central. This marks a significant shift for the 19-year-old, who recently started in the Superclásico against Boca Juniors and showed promise in matches against Carabobo and Aldosivi. Coach Eduardo Coudet attributed the decision to tactical considerations and the strong return of Maxi Meza from injury, rather than any disciplinary issues or internal conflicts. Páez's exclusion comes at a critical time, with only 30 days remaining before Ecuador national team coach Sebastián Beccacece must finalize his World Cup roster. Currently on loan from Chelsea without a purchase option, Páez aims to secure playing time in upcoming matches against RB Bragantino and Blooming if River Plate fails to advance to the final. The situation highlights the competitive nature of River's offensive rotation and the pressure on young talents to maintain form ahead of major international tournaments.
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