Overview

• Cavani left training with a fresh muscular complaint and will undergo tests, with reports differing between a lumbar knock and an inguinal area overload near the psoas.
• Interim coach Claudio Úbeda said the striker had been progressing and was on the bench versus Newell’s, but the staff chose not to risk him.
• It is widely expected he will miss Saturday’s match against Barracas Central as the club awaits a clearer diagnosis.
• Milton Giménez and Miguel Merentiel are in line to lead the attack if Cavani is unavailable.
• Since joining Boca, Cavani has missed 28 matches due to physical issues, prompting renewed calls from analyst Diego Latorre for him to adjust his approach to his age.