Edinson Cavani suffered another injury blow during the international break when the Manchester United attacker was forced off with a calf issue when playing for Uruguay.
The veteran striker failed to last 30 minutes against Chile and could now miss United's Premier League encounter with Leicester on Saturday as the club try to chase down that coveted fourth Champions League qualification spot.
Cavani ’s season has been plagued by injury, having already suffered three separate injuries prior to his latest setback. As a result, the 35-year-old has started just six league matches this term, and has only scored twice. READ MORE: Cavani, Pogba, Shaw - Manchester United injury latest ahead of Premier League return That's in stark contrast to last year when he netted 10 league goals as United finished second, and a further six in the Europa League as the club reached the final, as well as one in the League Cup.
The former PSG forward sees his Old Trafford contract expire in June and he is expected to bid the club farewell. Under Ralf Rangnick, Cavani has only been a bit-part player — something that Uruguayan great Diego Forlan was puzzled by.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.