Boca Juniors are concerned about Edinson Cavani: he was left off the bench again and still hasn't played any minutes.

Boca Juniors brought in Edinson Cavani for matches of this caliber. His standing, specific weight, and leadership skills are crucial in matches against European giants like Benfica and Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup . However, his physical condition is a concern and continues to sideline him.

In the run-up to the match against the Germans, coach Miguel Angel Russo decided to test the striker to see how he would respond , and whether he was fit to earn minutes as a starter, at best, or by default appearing as a refresher from the bench.

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The excitement surrounding his possible return was cemented by the timeframes the striker and the manager had set for themselves . "I'd rather wait one more day than lose him for 20," was Russo's most repeated refrain.

Meanwhile, the Uruguayan had fueled the rumors by posting training photos on his Instagram account and speaking to the media before the Cup: "We're coming in with all the desire. We're working very hard, thinking about this tournament. The goal is always to fight, just as Boca must do in every competition."

However, the test of the forward's fitness didn't go well, and the coach decided not to risk him. Thus, Cavani didn't even make the bench, marking his second absence from the most important match of the year.

It's worth noting that Edinson Cavani tore his right calf muscle the week before the clash with River Plate, and then re-injured it again against Independiente de Avellaneda , where Xeneize was eliminated from the Liga Profesional. With Russo now in charge, the goal was not to rush him to get back to 100%, regardless of how many matches he missed.