Cavani record: Édinson Cavani brace against Roma last night made him the first person to score two or more goals in both legs of a European Competition.
The Uruguayan has enjoyed a magnificent season at Manchester this season. He continued his great form last night at Roma.
UEL Result: Roma beats Man Utd 2-3, despite Man UTD qualifies for UEL Final with 8-5 on agg
Manchester United lost 3-2 on the night but secured a Europa League final berth on aggregate 8-5 and face Villareal in Gdansk on May 26.
Cavani scored 2 and assisted for 2 goals in the first leg as well. Édinson Cavani has now scored or assisted in 6 of the last 8 Man United’s goals across all competitions.
Apart from this, he scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in the UEFA Europa League this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is certain to start him in the final and will expect him to keep the goals coming as United have lacked the number 9 for a while.
He has given Ole a new lease in the attacking front with his perfectly timed runs and striker’s ability to finish off moves.
Cavani has all the features of a perfect striker up front and rarely disappoints.
Last night too, the perfectly timed run for both goals was the reason he gets the nod over other strikers.
Ever since his return from injury, Cavani is back to his best and ably supporting Manchester United’s rise this season.
In 22 appearances in the Premier League, he scored 8 and assisted 2 goals.
This added potency and push to the United attackers to rise to the occasion.
Cavani’s impressive form is a matter of concern for oppositions.
