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Date of publication: Sunday, 25 October 2020 7:21
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Edinson Cavani will offer more after the forward showed early promise on his debut.
The Uruguayan forward He came in after 58 minutes against Chelsea on Saturday but couldn’t break the deadlock.
Although he was close to doing so within moments of entering Old Trafford. The 33-year-old nearly scored on his first touch, throwing a Bruno Fernandes cross into the side net.
In fact, speaking later the tie 0-0, Solskjaer explained how Cavani’s debut can act as a marker of his progress.
“He’s been out for a while and had a good run to the near post, good movement, almost a goal there,” the United manager said.
“It shows that he is present in the box. I think it was Thiago Silva who had a good block from him.
“But it will give us a lot. He’s come in, he’s had a huge influence and impact on the training ground, but we know he needs playing time to get his sharpness. “
Solskjaer rues missed opportunities
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford also had opportunities to open the scoring for the hosts, but failed.
In fact, Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was once again impressive between the posts.
“I think obviously there were two good teams and some top quality defenders, and definitely quality goalkeepers as well.” Solskjaer additional.
“Their goalie made two fantastic saves from Marcus. I think they were perhaps the two brightest moments in the game.
“He made some fantastic saves, so overall an even game, but I felt like if there was going to be a winner, it should have been us with those chances. It could have been us. “
UnitedThe next match will see them face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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