EDINSON CAVANI NEWS

Atlético beats Levante 2-0 to return to Copa quarterfinals

Atlético Madrid has returned to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2018 by defeating second-division club Levante 2-0

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets in loss Cavani scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Villarreal. In addition, He was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Cavani scored for the fifth time in eight matches, opening his account in his first match back from the World Cup. The forward isn't the world-beater he once was but he still offers plenty of threat leading the line. Cavani has also created four chances and an assist in eight matches, keeping him near a goal or assist per match.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Cavani (ankle) was named to the match-day squad versus South Korea on Thursday.

Impact Even without his ankle injury, Cavani may not have cracked the starting XI for Uruguay, especially with youngsters Darwin Nunez and Facundo Pellistri. Still, Cavani has scored 58 goals in his international career and will almost certainly be one of the first players to come off the bench if the team needs a goal.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Ronaldo and Neymar seek history

Two of the best players in soccer start World Cup competition Thursday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar both seek history in Qatar

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pictured in training Cavani (ankle) was pictured in training ahead of Uruguay's World Cop opener Thursday.

Impact Cavani will hope to return to full fitness for the opener. The forward is a crucial part of the Uruguayan attack alongside Luis Suarez and Darwin Nunez. Cavani didn't play the final two matches before the World Cup break due to the ankle issue.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup features Uruguay's Suarez vs. South Korea's Son

Coach Paulo Bento acknowledged there are hazards for last season’s Premier League joint top scorer Son Heung-min when he takes the field wearing a mask in the Group H opener agains...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uruguay names Suárez and Cavani for last World Cup campaign Strikers Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani will be at the World Cup in Qatar after coach Diego Alonso included them in his squad

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Uruguay names Suárez and Cavani for last World Cup campaign

Strikers Luis Suárez, Edinson Cavani and other veteran Uruguay players will be at the World Cup in Qatar after coach Diego Alonso included them in his squad

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South America aims to break Europe's World Cup grip

It’s been 20 years since one of the South American teams won the World Cup

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Thursday Cavani (ankle) remains absent for Thursday's match against Real Betis and according to manager Gennaro Gattuso, it will be the Uruguayan national team that decides whether or not h...

Impact Cavani has struggled to get over an ankle issue over the last week and is running out of time to be fit for the World Cup. Pending further tests, it's possible Cavani still makes the squad and travels to Qatar even if not ready when final squads are due over the weekend. For now, Marcos Andre should replace Cavani as the striker in Thursday's game while the in-form Samuel Lino plays a bigger role in the attack. Since joining Valencia, Cavani has scored four times and logged one assist in seven starts.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited in training Cavani (ankle) remains limited in training as of Monday ahead of Thursday's match against Real Betis, according to David Torres of El Desmarque.

Impact Cavani is sure to get more information on his status as his chances for the World Cup could be in doubt without more positive news. Pending his status, the Brazilian duo of Marcos Andre and Samuel Lino will bolster the attack.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Sunday Cavani (leg) missed Sunday's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad and according to manager Gennaro Gattuso, it has yet to be determined if Cavani will be fit for Thursday's match against Re...

Impact Cavani had trained with his teammates in anticipation of Sunday's game but evidently wasn't fit enough to play. As Cavani assesses his status, Marcos Andre will continue to feature at center-forward.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with teammates Cavani (leg) participated in Thursday's training session with his teammates ahead of Sunday's trip to Real Sociedad, according to David Torres of El Desmarque.

Impact Cavani had to depart early into Saturday's loss to Barcelona but evidently the issue hasn't limited him much beyond the initial incident. As the game approaches, expect Cavani to remain a starter unless manager Gennaro Gattuso declares otherwise.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains separately Cavani (leg) trained on his own during Tuesday's session ahead of Sunday's trip to Real Sociedad, according to Jaime Ruix of El Desmarque. Despite the worry, Cavani is reportedly n...

Impact Cavani picked up the injury after 18 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona and needs a little more time to recover his fitness. If he's not fit enough to start Sunday, Marcos Andre or Hugo Duro could take his place in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uruguay's Cavani substituted with hurt leg in Valencia match

Valencia and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has been substituted after hurting his right leg in his club’s Spanish league game against Barcelona

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski grabs late winner; Atlético loses on final touch

Robert Lewandowski has scored in stoppage time to snatch Barcelona a 1-0 win at Valencia and pull the team level with Real Madrid atop the Spanish league

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off after knock Cavani sustained a knock during Saturday's matchup with Barcelona and was replaced after 18 minutes of run.

Impact Cavani collided with a defender and couldn't continue for unspecified reasons. He was replaced during the 19th minute by Marcos Andre, who figures to see the greatest uptick in playing time should the injury prove serious. More information regarding the issue should be available in the hours following Saturday's match.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Choupo-Moting emerges as Bayern's unlikely new star

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has emerged as the unlikely new star striker at Bayern Munich

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uruguay to rely on Suárez and Cavani again at World Cup

Uruguay will play at this year's World Cup under new management

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets in loss Cavani scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Mallorca.

Impact Cavani scored his fourth goal in the last three games, as well as extending his goal-scoring streak to three games. The striker has in flying form since returning to the starting XI and with 14 shots in five matches the volume is there to make this goal-scoring sustainable. Cavani also has an assist in that time frame, though he's only created three chances.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

France looks to Mbappé and Benzema to win a 3rd World Cup

Kylian Mbappé helped France win the World Cup four years ago and became a superstar in the process

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Cavani (ankle) made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Cavani has had a bad ankle in recent weeks but that hasn't stopped him from scoring three times and logging one assist in his last three games. Even in limited minutes, Cavani is looking sharp enough to score against most opponents.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More worry about ankle Cavani has some worry about the health of his ankle, manager Gennaro Gattuso informed ahead of Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Cavani has logged one assist and scored three goals in his last three games but his minutes have been truly limited, as he's yet to play past the 75th minute since joining Valencia. He should be fine to play over the weekend but his minutes are sure to be limited in most cases, especially in the midst of a busy schedule.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE