Day three. The whirlwind of the tour is now in the rearview mirror, and the Club World Cup is a thing of the recent past. Boca is gearing up for their debut in the Clausura against Argentinos Juniors this coming Sunday. Under the guidance of Miguel Ángel Russo, the Xeneize squad was hard at work during another training session at Ezeiza. As usual, the club’s social media platforms were abuzz with snapshots from the practice. However, one image stood out – that of Edinson Cavani training alone.
The video showcasing Thursday’s activities kicked off with players arriving at the training ground. Toto Belmonte wrapped up warmly, Brey, Blondel, Merentiel… all lined up to kickstart another day of sweat and effort. Battaglia, Pellegrino, Velasco, and Changuito Zeballos also made appearances – Zeballos making a return to training after his scare against Auckland. The group kicked things off with a spirited game in midfield before moving on to gym exercises and ending with a small-sided football match. But Cavani had a different agenda.
In a moment captured on video, “El Matador
” was seen cycling alone on a stationary bike, engaging in aerobic exercises without a ball or teammates nearby. This solitary routine was no coincidence; as per Russo’s instructions during double sessions, Cavani’s workload is reduced to ensure he reaches peak fitness levels without risking injury.
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Cavani is taking it day by day; sometimes it’s better to wait one more day than have him sidelined for ten,
” emphasized Russo while in the United States and continues to stick to this approach in Buenos Aires.
The coaching staff is keen on avoiding past mistakes – missing key matches like Benfica’s debut or having limited playtime against Bayern due to physical concerns culminating in an early exit during the Auckland City game highlights why caution is pivotal instead of rushing his recovery process.
Age also plays a significant role as Cavani clocks 38 years old with recurring injury woes over recent months adding pressure on managing his workload carefully.
Furthermore, performance issues are looming large as he has not met expectations so far in 2025 – featuring only 13 times and scoring twice (against Huracán and Defensa y Justicia). This underscores why pushing him beyond limits isn’t beneficial; instead, focus lies on readiness for competition amidst stiff competition from players like Merentiel who currently holds down a starting spot potentially relegating Cavani to bench duties.
Meanwhile…Despite swirling rumors hinting at an exit plan for Cavani,
the striker remains committed alongside Boca Juniors’ stance – firmly rooted towards facilitating his full return brimming with health and goal-scoring prowess looking ahead.
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