He’s back: Edinson Cavani is fit and could face Cruzeiro | OneFootball

The Uruguayan striker, Edinson Cavani has recovered from his back injury, returned to training with the group after two and a half months, and is shaping up as the big hope ahead of the key clash against Cruzeiro at La Bombonera.

Amid the bitter disappointment, some good news arrived in the Boca world. After the day off following the tough defeat to Huracán, which confirmed the team’s elimination from the 2026 Apertura Tournament, the squad returned to training with a development that changes the mood heading into what’s next: Edinson Cavani has been medically cleared.

El Matador put his physical ordeal behind him and returned to playing in small-sided drills during yesterday’s practice. It was his first formal contact with the ball in this type of work after two and a half months out, marking a turning point in his long recovery.

Edinson Cavani, training with the group.

The Uruguayan’s progress has been so positive that he went a step further this morning. Cavani took part in another training session and managed to complete it fully alongside his teammates. The forward was actively involved and showed no discomfort during the demanding finishing drills designed by Claudio Úbeda at Boca Predio.

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The Charrúa striker’s main goal is to put behind him the herniated disc that kept him off the pitch during the final stretch of the season. To reach this stage of being medically cleared and training without pain, the player had to undergo two injections in the lumbar area, a treatment that ultimately produced the expected results.

Cavani’s last match was on February 20 against Racing.

Now the focus is on the international stage. There are seven training sessions left before the crucial clash against Cruzeiro. It will be a key week for Cavani to regain his football rhythm and build confidence in front of goal. If he responds this way in the coming days, the Uruguayan has a strong chance of making the squad list and stepping back onto the pitch at the moment the team needs him most because of Adam Bareiro’s injury.

It is worth remembering that Xeneize will face the Brazilian side on Tuesday, May 19 at 9:30 p.m. at the Alberto J. Armando stadium for the fifth matchday of the Copa Libertadores group stage. They need a win to keep their chances of qualifying for the round of 16 alive ahead of the final matchday against Universidad Católica, a game they must also win.

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