El Matador picked up a muscle issue during the win over Lepra and he will not be part of Celeste’s plans. His status for the Argentine Cup remains uncertain as medical tests were set to determine the full scope of the problem.
Cavani did not have the night he hoped for against Newell’s in the thirteenth round of the Professional League Cup. The Uruguay international had already faced whistles from the crowd in the wake of the Copa Libertadores final defeat, and in this match he not only failed to convert chances but also left the field before full time due to injury. The moment he began to press high up the pitch, around twenty minutes into the second half, he felt a sharp strain in his left muscle and requested to be substituted immediately, triggering alarm bells for both Boca Juniors and the Uruguayan national team. The scene underscored how closely his fitness is monitored during a congested fixture schedule. (Goal)
What injury does Edinson Cavani have?
Immediately after the match ended, Boca Juniors coach Mariano Herrón stated that the forward is dealing with discomfort in the quadriceps of his left leg. While it was not specified whether diagnostic tests would be required, the forward was expected to undergo evaluations to assess the severity of the ailment and the best course of action for recovery. The declaration highlighted that the issue could influence selections in upcoming matches until more details are obtained. (Goal)
How long will Cavani be out and which games will he miss?
Even before an official diagnosis appeared, speculation swirled across the Río de la Plata about his availability. The Matador was left out of the call for the two qualifying matches scheduled for the following Thursday and Tuesday, signaling that the club might be erring on the side of caution given the timing and the potential impact on the squad. Eventually, Cavani did not feature in the final squad named on Monday the 13th, reinforcing the sense that his participation would depend on the results of medical assessments. (Goal)
It appears nearly certain that Cavani will miss the Argentine Cup semi-final against Estudiantes, slated for Thursday the 22nd, and that he may also sit out the league clash with Godoy Cruz as Boca closes the Professional League Cup phase. This would keep Boca from relying on his usual influence in a critical stretch of the season while the team searches for stability in attack. The core question remains whether the forward will be fit to return in a potential Argentine Cup final, where a victory would secure a place in the 2024 Copa Libertadores and extend Boca’s hopes for silverware this campaign. (Goal)