Maximiliano Mezamidfielder riversuffered a new injury to his left knee and was forced to be substituted before half-time in the Super Clasico, with the game still tied 0-0, forcing manager Marcelo Gallardo to move his substitutes bench, bringing in Paraguayan Matías Galarza.
The former Independiente footballer, who has just begun to regain his rhythm after undergoing surgery for a patellar tendinopathy, said through tears: He had a bad move and had to leave the field.. Sébastien Delussi immediately came to his aid and grabbed him by the head. His teammate Maximiliano Salas made a similar gesture, indicating he may be seriously injured.
The game happened in the 30th minute of the first half. Meza was preparing to receive a front change, but before he could touch the ball he slipped and fell to the grass, leaving him clutching his knees. River’s doctor came in and a change was quickly made. Meza was extremely shocked and was holding his face in pain and agony.