Cavani steps up recovery, could start against Barracas Central | OneFootball

The Uruguayan forward aims to make a comeback from the start after overcoming a muscle strain and joining training normally at the facility.

Edinson Cavani is going through decisive days at Boca. After returning to the bench in the 5-0 victory against Newell’s, the Uruguayan is looking to get ready to return to the starting eleven against Barracas Central next Saturday. His presence among the starters will depend on how he responds physically during the week, which is crucial for determining his return.

The coaching staff, led by Claudio Úbeda, will evaluate his progress day by day. The idea is for the 38-year-old forward to train normally from Tuesday to Friday, without any signs of the strain in the psoas suffered after the match with Central Córdoba, his last appearance this 2025. That discomfort sidelined him from the match against Defensa y Justicia.

To earn a spot from the start, Cavani must complete the football practices without discomfort. Since his injury, he has not been able to participate in those sessions, although he did concentrate and took a place among the substitutes against Lepra.

At Boca, they want him to be at his best, without the risk of relapses, an idea they had already communicated to him in the past, as well as to Ander Herrera: return only when he is “at 200%”. During the end of Tuesday's training, he reduced the load because the area was a bit strained, but they remain optimistic about his recovery.

Úbeda explained the situation in a press conference. “He has been having a logical evolution and also in terms of days regarding his injury. He increased from the beginning of the week to the last day we trained, he didn’t participate in the football training, but he did similar exercises. That's why he was on the bench, if necessary he would have entered. But he didn’t participate because of that,” the coach noted after the victory over Newell’s.

If all goes well, Cavani could reclaim his place in the attack. In that case, the coach would have to decide between Milton Giménez, a standout with a double and assists against the Rosarians, or Miguel Merentiel, who had a more discreet performance. The internal competition promises to be intense ahead of the clash with El Guapo.

Meanwhile, the Matador stays close to the group. From the bench, he encouraged his teammates and celebrated the victory with a message on social media: “Great game by everyone,” he wrote. With that spirit and looking towards the weekend, the Uruguayan will try to seal his long-awaited return to the starting lineup.

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