La Derecha Diario A Boca legend criticized Cavani: 'At Boca, you don't play because of your last name.'
The Xeneize leader questioned the Uruguayan's level and asked him to regain his form in order to become a starter. Additionally, he commented on the controversial substitution of Merentiel against Huracán
Boca's losing streak continues, victories are not coming and patience is running out. All eyes are on the boxes, with Juan Román Riquelme and the Consejo de Fútbol under scrutiny, as well as on the field. Among the players, one of the most singled out is Edinson Cavani.
The Uruguayan forward, with an extensive international career, has not been able to raise his level. Although he scored a goal in the recent Copa Argentina elimination against Atlético Tucumán, his physical and football performance remains at the center of the debate. His inconsistent performance and constant discomfort have made him a target of criticism from fans and authoritative voices in the Boca world.
This time, the one who spoke out was Carlos Navarro Montoya. Through his X account, the club's historic goalkeeper was clear and direct: "At Boca, you don't play because of your last name. You play because of your current form, your relevance, and the effectiveness of your last name".
Regarding Cavani, he added: "For me, he's a star, but he's not in his best physical and football form due to his ongoing injuries. He must get fit to be a starter".
This is not just a passing opinion. Cavani has been dealing with a string of injuries that affect his performance. So far in 2024, he has accumulated 70 days outdue to physical problems, including a fracture in the intercostal area, muscle tears, and a vertebral injury. His present is far from what was expected when he was announced with great fanfare as a star signing.
Mono did not stop there. He also referred to the scandalous episode of Miguel Merentiel's improvised substitution in the defeat against Huracán, which led to the Uruguayan forward's anger, who left for the locker room without greeting and, according to reports, broke a glass panel.
Regarding that episode, the former goalkeeper was blunt: "There are two responsible parties, the coach or the player. I have no idea who it was, although whoever it was, made a mistake that warrants an apology to the group and the institution".
Although coach Miguel Ángel Russotried to downplay the situation by saying it was a "paperwork issue", the aftermath of the incident still resonates in the xeneize locker room.
Amid the football storm the Ribera club is going through, internal critical voices like Navarro Montoya's reflect an urgent need for order, clear decisions, and real hierarchy on the field. Because, as he himself pointed out, at Boca, having a great last name is not enough.
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