Cavani back in the frame after coming through training
UNITED could have Edinson Cavani back in their matchday squad to face Leeds United.
United host Leeds this afternoon at Old Trafford, in the first league meeting of the trans-Pennine rivals since the Yorkshire club’s promotion back to the top flight.
Cavani missed the recent United games against RB Leipzig, City and Sheffield United with a groin issue, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the striker was focussed on his fitness.
The Uruguayan has recently been hit with an FA charge over bringing the game into disrepute for an allegedly racist or offensive social media post.
He could be hit with a ban, but was pictured training outdoors at United’s Carrington base on Saturday on the eve of the Leeds game. A small group of United players, also including Donny van de Beek, Bruno Fernandes, Alex Telles and Fred trained under the watchful eye of Solskjaer. The United boss may well make changes to his side following the 3-2 win at Bramall Lane on Thursday night.
Speaking in his press conference about Cavani, Solskjaer said: “He’s apologised, he hopes his mistake isn’t going to be costly and he’s still working on fitness.
“He’s very meticulous in his rehab work and has not felt right.
“He couldn’t play this game so let’s see how he feels in the last training session.
“It’s a muscle injury that he felt in his groin.”
Meanwhile, United midfielder Scott McTominay has stated he wants Jose Mourinho to lose with Tottenham, despite his positive relationship with his former boss.
The Scotland midfielder was a key player during Mourinho’s spell at Old Trafford, being named manager’s Player of the Year in 2018.
His relationship with the
Portuguese boss has been well documented but there is no room for compassion in the industry, as McTominay stated he wants Spurs to lose matches due to their competitive rivalry with United.
“Me and Jose got on really well. I feel like that is common knowledge now and everyone knows that,” he told Stadium Astro.
“I’ve got nothing but positive things to say about Jose Mourinho. He’s not my manager at the minute and obviously Ole is amazing as well, so they are two people I’ve got to thank a lot for.
“But he’s the manager of Tottenham, I want him to lose now. That’s the way it is, it’s the dog eat dog world of football.”
Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford this season ended in a triumphant 6-1 victory for Spurs, who have impressed this season in their push for the title.