Edinson Cavani has been included in Boca Juniors' squad for their upcoming match against Platense, marking his return after two and a half months due to injury, coinciding with his 39th birthday.
Boca Juniors has officially announced the inclusion of Edinson Cavani in their squad for the upcoming match against Platense in the Torneo Apertura 2026. This decision comes two and a half months after Cavani last played, during which he has been recovering from a chronic lumbar injury that sidelined him for an extended period. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 19:30 at La Bombonera.
Cavani, who celebrated his 39th birthday on Saturday, last donned the Boca jersey on November 30, when the team secured a 1-0 victory against Argentinos Juniors in the quarter-finals of the Torneo Clausura. Following that match, he did not participate in the subsequent semifinal against Racing, where Boca lost 0-1. The attacker had been struggling with a serious back injury, which necessitated both a medical blockage and the use of corticosteroids during his recovery process.
Despite the gradual improvement in his condition, Cavani had not been fit enough to return to the pitch until now. His inclusion in the squad brings hope for Boca Juniors as they continue their campaign in the league, and fans are eager to see how the veteran striker performs following his recovery. His leadership and experience could be pivotal for the team's ambitions in the Apertura tournament this season.
