{"id":34363,"date":"2020-12-02T11:31:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T11:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/?p=34363"},"modified":"2020-12-02T11:31:55","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T11:31:55","slug":"edinson-cavani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/blog\/edinson-cavani\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinson Cavani proving that class is permanent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It was an inauspicious start. Despite presumably being told he was going on at the beginning of half-time, Edinson Cavani was not ready to take his place on the field until the second period had begun. Manchester United therefore began their attempted fightback from two goals down at St Mary\u2019s with 10 men.<\/p>\n<p>Had that fightback been unsuccessful, Cavani\u2019s failure to source adequate footwear during the interval might have been held up as an example of why United\u2019s mentality was not right. As it was, the veteran Uruguayan was the star of their comeback, scoring two goals and providing an assist as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer\u2019s side ran out 3-2 winners over Southampton.<\/p>\n<p>This was United\u2019s fourth away victory in a row. Remarkably, they conceded the first goal in each of those games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1365907\/Man-Utd-news-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-contract-Manchester-United-Old-Trafford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doubts remain over Solskjaer\u2019s suitability for the role<\/a> but no one can say he has lost the backing of the dressing room.<\/p>\n<p>United had opportunities in the first half, although most of them came about because of Southampton errors. Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes were all unable to capitalise and Solskjaer was right to introduce Edinson Cavani at the break after Jan Bednarek\u2019s header and James Ward-Prowse\u2019s brilliant free-kick had given Saints a commanding lead.<\/p>\n<p>Cavani proved transformative. He immediately provided United with more of a presence up front and his appetite for hard work was clear as he harried Southampton\u2019s defenders and chased back into midfield when required. His first act of significance came from the right flank, where he delivered a fine cross for Bruno Fernandes to halve the deficit.<\/p>\n<p>Cavani\u2019s second Premier League goal \u2013 his first came in the 3-1 triumph over Everton earlier this month \u2013 was not far away. Alex McCarthy could only push the ball to the edge of the box from a United corner, and Fernandes sent a shot back into a crowded penalty area. It was not a clean hit from the Portuguese and his effort took a deflection but Cavani was on hand to steer the ball home with his head. It was a classic example of an experienced striker being in the right place at the right time.<\/p>\n<p>However, Cavani was not done there. With United pushing for a winner as injury time approached, the former PSG marksman stooped low to head Marcus Rashford\u2019s centre past McCarthy and into the back of the net. United\u2019s comeback was complete, and they had their summer signing to thank.<\/p>\n<p>Eyebrows were raised when United completed a deal for Edison Cavani in October. No one doubted the 33-year-old\u2019s quality but many wondered whether he would be able to thrive in the Premier League after a season on the bench in Ligue 1. Moreover, United\u2019s completion of the deal at the end of the transfer window prompted questions, given that Cavani\u2019s departure from PSG had been agreed in the middle of June.<\/p>\n<p>It is still early days, but Cavani has already made an impact at the club and could prove an inspired piece of business. Greenwood, Rashford and Anthony Martial are excellent players in the own right but none serves as a focal point for the attack in the way Edinson Cavani does. The Uruguayan has a fantastic scoring record over the last decade (104 goals in 138 games for Napoli, and 200 in 301 for PSG) and brings trophy-winning experience to the dressing room and an ingrained work ethic to the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s got all the attributes of a top-class footballer,\u201d Solskjaer said. \u201cHe\u2019s had a great career and scored goals wherever he\u2019s been. He\u2019s so meticulous with his preparation, with his recovery. And to have that focal point in the box, we haven\u2019t really had that since Romelu left.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEdinson has been around the block, he\u2019s scored so many goals, he\u2019s been between those posts so many times. He reminds me of Andy [Cole] with his movement inside the box: so clever, so sharp. He\u2019s seen that cross before, he knows what moment to move. And his best friend in the box \u2013 as Sir Alex always used to tell me \u2013 is space. Anthony, Marcus, Mason are different kinds of strikers. It gives us a great balance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The exploits of Edinson Cavani at St Mary\u2019s will surely earn him a run in United\u2019s first team, starting with PSG&#8217;s visit Old Trafford on Wednesday. The 33-year-old will not be short of motivation against his former club.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You could earn up to \u00a3100 (or currency equivalent) in bonus funds by joining Colossus with our New Player Bonus.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.colossusbets.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog_unpaid_content&amp;utm_campaign=blog_newplayerbonus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to join the action.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was an inauspicious start. 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