River Plate is gearing up for a clash with Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in Córdoba this Sunday, marking the third game for Eduardo Coudet as head coach of the club. Following this match, there will be a two-week halt in the Argentine league due to the FIFA break, providing Coudet the opportunity to pause the competition and further instill his tactical vision into the squad through focused training sessions. However, Coudet will face the challenge of missing several key players who will be called up to their national teams, with some already confirmed and others pending official confirmation from various South American federations.

The suspension of the Finalissima due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created uncertainty regarding international fixtures, complicating matters for the Argentine national team as the UEFA, the Spanish Football Federation, CONMEBOL, and AFA struggle to agree on a neutral venue for the match. Instead, the Argentine players are expected to train at the Lionel Andrés Messi training grounds in Ezeiza, where they await official announcements about potential friendly matches—at least two of which are expected to take place at the Bombonera stadium.

With players like Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuña joining the national team camp from Monday, the club's preparations will have to adapt to these absences. The focus during this time of transition is not only to prepare for the upcoming matches but also to integrate new concepts into the team's play, ensuring that River Plate remains competitive once league play resumes after the FIFA break.