Edinson Cavani and the photo of number 9 that MU was looking for

Wednesday November 25, 2020 15:35 (GMT + 7)

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Although at the age of 33, the level and experience of a world-class forward like Edinson Cavani is still very valuable to the Man United team.

In Manchester United’s second goal against Istanbul, all attention will be on goalkeeper Mert Gunok’s fatal mistake. But if you look a little closer, Edinson Cavani also made more or less mark in that phase.

No one can be sure that Edinson Cavani, at the age of 33, will meet the expectations of Red Devils fans for a world-class forward. Just like when he arrived at Old Trafford on the last day of the transfer window, even the most optimistic people did not believe that Cavani was one of MU’s main targets. However, looking at the way Cavani plays, Man United have a basis for hoping that the Uruguayan forward will become a “number 9” model they have been looking for for so long.

Edinson Cavani played a full role against Istanbul Basaksehir

Since taking office, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has never given up on his intention to make Anthony Martial a center forward. It provided all the conditions for Martial and the young Frenchman responded with significant improvements in the second half of last season. However, stability is something that Martial has never had. Furthermore, as both Louis van Gaal and José Mourinho have commented, Martial will play better on the left wing because he does not have the instinct of a killer.

Now, with Cavani in the squad, MU has more or less changed the approach of the rival goal. No one doubts Cavani’s talent and class, the problem is that he must maintain a physical base and avoid unnecessary injuries in the harsh football environment of English football.

Cavani’s problem is not with experience, but with his physical training and his resistance to the harsh environment of English football.

Going back to the situation that led to Bruno Fernandes’ second goal, even if Gunok caught a cross from Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani would certainly try his luck moving into the gap between Alexandru Epureanu and Martin Skrtel. This is how a striker behaves and those who are willing to seek good luck will finally receive worthy results.

In the long run MU still needs a true forward, someone they can trust and take responsibility for scoring. Solskjaer probably hasn’t given up on his plan to make Anthony Martial such a midfielder. However, after the match with Istanbul, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s 4-man attack will help the Norwegian army come up with more ideas.

The appearance of Edinson Cavani helps coach Solskjaer to have more options to get closer to the rival goal

Marcus Rashford has never played a prominent place when kicking down the right aisle, but Rashford’s presence in this position helps the MU team have the necessary balance. Despite not being able to show the “inside cut” for the strong, the speed and strength of the young English forward has brought a rare rebound to the wing, which is considered “hung” by Man United.

Of course, Istanbul Basaksehir is a weak opponent, but he is still a viable option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to study. In top form, with Martial on the left, Rashford on the right, Cavani playing higher with the support of Bruno Fernandes at the bottom, MU also owns the best attacking quartet in Europe (in theory).

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