Cavani back in training to give PSG Champions League boost
PARIS Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani could be available for the Champions League clash against Manchester United on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old missed the first leg of the last 16 at Old Trafford, which the French side won 2-0, but could return for the game next week.
“Edinson Cavani returns for collective training today with the team but will not make the game tomorrow, we do not want to take risks with him,” Thomas Tuchel said ahead of PSG’s game against Caen.
Neymar is also expected back at the PSG base ahead of the game next week, although he will not be playing as he is ruled out with a fractured metatarsal.
“He is always doing good when he is back home in Brazil. It is important that we get Neymar back before United for support,” Tuchel said.
“It is also important in terms of him returning stronger than ever. I hope that he will be able to train with us after the United match.”
Defender Stanley NSoki and goalkeeper Sebastion Cibois are ruled out of the game through injury.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about the clash in his pre-Southampton press conference but insisted all focus was on Saturday afternoon’s game against the Saints.
“Wednesday doesn’t come in mind whatsoever, Saturday 3 o’clock, Wednesday night in Paris, we’ve got so much time to get our recovery in, it’s more about Saturday, see if everybody is available again, 100 per cent focused on this one,” Solskjaer replied.