Injury Update

Solksjaer provides Cavani fitness updates ahead of Leicester tie

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given a report on the wellness of Edinson Cavani in front of Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final match against Leicester City.

Cavani was removed from the Red Devil’s trip crew to confront AC Milan in the Europa League this week, following a response as the forward works his way back from a physical issue that has seen him sidelined for eight of the club’s previous nine installations on the whole rivalries.

The Uruguayan worldwide missed the 1-0 win at the San Siro that booked United’s position in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, and Solskjaer has now given a report on the 34-year-old in front of Sunday’s conflict with the Foxes at the King Power Stadium.

Solksjaer while talking about Cavani’s availability for the Leicester tie, said:

“Edinson has worked really hard and joined in training sessions. Towards the end, he needs to top it up to feel 100% ready for the game and hasn’t really got there yet. Solskjaer told his post-match press conference. It’s down to him. He doesn’t want to come in and look off the pace. Hopefully, he can be ready for Sunday but I’m not sure.”

Cavani’s nonappearance has confined the Red Devils’ assaulting alternatives with Anthony Martial likewise sidelined as of now, Mason Greenwood having been used as focal forward for the success in Milan on Thursday.

The veteran’s future at the club stays questionable in the midst of proceedings with links to Boca Juniors, no choice having yet been made over an expansion to the one-year bargain the star endorsed upon his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain the previous summer.

Cavani has shown up for Manchester United scoring seven goals in all competitions for United. Cavani could have a chance to open the scoring again for United as they look forward to entering the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

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