Edinson Cavani is going through one of the most complex moments of his career. After several months without being able to find a definitive solution to the lower back pain that has been affecting him for a long time, the forward from Boca decided to undergo a surgical intervention in the hope of returning to play before ending his professional career.
The 39-year-old Uruguayan striker lives with a chronic discomfort in the spinal area that has affected a large part of his recent seasons. The treatments carried out this year did not achieve the expected results, and the possibility of undergoing surgery now appears as the most concrete alternative to try to regain quality of life and return to competition.
The sporting situation reflects the impact of the injury. Cavani has played only two matches this year and has accumulated extensive inactivity due to the pain that prevents him from training normally. His last official appearance was against Racing at the end of February, and since then he has not been able to complete a recovery that would allow him to return to the field.
Cavani has only played two matches so far in 2026.
According to reports, the operation would include a cleaning of the lumbar discs and a procedure aimed at treating a cyst located between two vertebrae, which is the source of much of the discomfort he has been suffering for over a year.
According to the estimated timelines, the recovery would take about two months between post-operative rehabilitation and the physical conditioning necessary to return to training with the team. In that sense, if the intervention is carried out in the coming weeks and the evolution is favorable, Cavani could rejoin training in August and have the opportunity to add minutes at the beginning of the second semester.
Since his arrival at the club in La Ribera, physical problems have been a constant and have limited his participation over the last two years. Despite the difficulties, the forward maintains an unwavering conviction: to wear the Boca jersey again and retire on the field wearing the blue and gold shirt. The operation now appears as the last great bet for that wish to come true.
Cavani's numbers at Boca
Since his arrival at Xeneize in mid-2023, the Uruguayan has played 5,878 minutes, distributed over 81 matches, in which he scored 28 goals, provided 3 assists, and received 12 yellow cards and one direct red card.
