Scorer against Tottenham last week, Edinson Cavani managed to be decisive under the eyes of his coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
One way to show that he is still important on the pitch and that he will have to deal with him against Manchester City for the derby.
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Arrived free from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window of 2020, Uruguayan Edinson Cavani begins his second season in the Manchester United shirt. The 34-year-old coach welcomed his arrival just after his signing: "
Edinson Cavani is an experienced player, extremely professional, who gives everything for his team
" underlines the Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Nicknamed "El Matador" (the killer) because of his efficiency against opposing goalkeepers and his sense of goal, Edinson Cavani himself was delighted with this new challenge in the city of Manchester. “
Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, it's an honor for me to be here. I never stopped metrain and I'm ready to wear the colors of this amazing club
»He concluded.
With 250 goals scored in the European championships where he played (Italy and France), Edinson Cavani is a player who can bring all his experience to the end of matches.
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Ronaldo and Cavani ALBERTO LINGRIA / REUTERS
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Often on the sidelines last season, the Uruguayan was however decisive and convincing each time his coach gave him playing time. In the league, out of the 26 games played, El Matador will score 10 goals. For his Scandinavian coach, last season was a way for him to acclimate to the physical demands of the Premier League. “
We decided to put him on the bench and he immediately had a positive effect on the game (2-2 against Leicester on December 26, 2020) with an assist on the second goal. He has to adapt to the championship, but he has a big impact in the team
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Hard work to progress himself but also to advance his partners, Edinson Cavani can now count this season on the arrival of the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo to bring their experiences of the highest level.
The oldest attacking duo in the Premier League, the Uruguayan and the Portuguese seem to have found their bearings within the Mancunian team.
If Edinson Cavani wants to make a full season, he will have to be spared his physical problems.
... Caught up in his wounds
After the Copa America which he played with the Uruguayan team last June, Edinson Cavani was granted an extended leave to spend time with his family whom he had not seen for 2 years due to health restrictions and the Covid 19 pandemic. This extended stay in South America did not allow him to prepare for the start of the season with the Red Devils. Back in England, an injury forced him to miss the first four games of the championship. On September 25 against Brighton, the Uruguayan came into play for ten minutes, he who seems to have regained his form after many physical problems last season. To continue to bring his experience, Edinson Cavani must avoid injuries and finally be able to play a full season with Manchester United.By extending the Mancunian adventure last May, El Matador wants to persuade the supporters that he is still a great striker capable of shining in a Manchester derby.