Boca Juniors’ injury woes deepen with Edinson Cavani concern and thin attack | OneFootball

Boca Juniors are grappling with a delicate injury picture that is causing growing concern ahead of the start of official competition.

According to Sitiboca.com.ar, Edinson Cavani is managing chronic lower-back pain stemming from a heavy blow against Huracán. What was initially presented as minor discomfort is now said to involve a vertebral issue that curtails his movement and intensity.

The problem limits aerial duels and physical contact, and the striker has been relying on palliative measures, including injections, to play. These ease the pain but do not fix the root cause and could worsen the condition over time. A genuine recovery would require three to five months of inactivity, a complicated call given his stature.

Elsewhere, Milton Giménez has pubalgia with no clear timeline, his progress dependent on treatment and response. Rodrigo Battaglia is dealing with Achilles tendinopathy, a sensitive issue that demands care because of the risk of more serious complications.

Carlos Palacios has knee synovitis with inflammation and fluid accumulation, which would sideline him for the opening matches of the championship.

With Cavani and Giménez unable to compete normally, Miguel Merentiel appears to be the only centre-forward available for the start of the tournament, underlining fragility in a key area.

This presents an urgent challenge for the coaching staff and the board to find quick solutions, and it revives debate around load management, institutional communication and prioritising player welfare.

Source: Sitiboca.com.ar