Boca Juniors kicked off their US training camp in Miami, just a week before their Club World Cup opener against Benfica. The team, now led by veteran coach Miguel Angel Russo, is still waiting for star striker Edinson Cavani to fully recover from a calf injury.
Cavani has been doing specific exercises in the gym but might not be ready for the Benfica game on the 15th. Meanwhile, Marco Pellegrino is already ruled out of the match. The Argentine club is training at the University of Barry’s facilities, gearing up for the big tournament.
As the team prepares for the competition, Cavani expressed his ambitions to FIFA: “We’re here to fight for the title.” He emphasized the importance of representing a big club like Boca Juniors on the world stage and the need to “embrace it and enjoy the tournament.” The striker added, “We’re working hard to make it a great tournament.”
Coach Russo also spoke about the team’s objectives, saying, “We always aim to reach the top. There are teams with a lot of quality, but Boca is a big club, and we need to be up to the challenge.” Russo highlighted the competitiveness of Argentine football and the team’s desire to make a strong impression.
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Club World Cup Preparations
Boca Juniors is taking their training camp in the US seriously, with a focus on getting Cavani back to full fitness. The team’s social media accounts have been sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of their preparations, including a tweet that gave fans a peek into the team’s intimate moments during their trip to the Club World Cup.
- Edinson Cavani is recovering from a calf injury and might not play against Benfica.
- Marco Pellegrino is ruled out of the match against Benfica.
- Boca Juniors is training at the University of Barry’s facilities in Miami.
The stage is set for an exciting Club World Cup, and Boca Juniors is ready to give it their all. With Cavani’s return to fitness uncertain, the team will need to rely on their other players to step up and make a difference. One thing is clear: Boca Juniors is hungry for the title, and they’ll stop at nothing to achieve their goal.