Harry Maguire, Edinson Cavani not in Man United squad to face PSG in Champions League

Manchester United’s struggling start to season has cast doubts on team’s ability to succeed in major competitions this season. Although Red Devils rounded off with a 4-1 victory against Newcastle United returning from international break, things haven’t been smooth sailing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. manr will have to cope with absence of captain Harry Maguire this week in Champions League, while Edinson Cavani’s debut has been pushed back furr ahe of ir clash with PSG.

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Maguire has been under intense scrutiny from Man United fans, particularly after his horrendous defending in team’s defeat against Tottenham Hotspur before international break. England international attempted to shrug off criticism with a goal against Newcastle United but things seem to be heing wrong way with defender sustaining a mir injury.

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Man United team news: Edinson Cavani will t feature against PSG

Edinson Cavani attended his first training session with Man United on Sunday in hope of making his debut against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). striker was roped in on deline day of summer transfer window and h to quarantine himself for a period of two weeks according to coronavirus guidelines set out by UK government.

Uruguayan international hasn’t played a professional game since March. Daily Star reports that striker is keen on making his debut for Red Devils this week and is particularly excited with prospect of playing against his former club. However, his wait to return to field might end only on Saturday against Chelsea.

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Providing an update on Man United team news while speaking to media ahe of ir departure for Paris, Solskjaer confirmed that Cavani’s debut has been pushed back, citing fact that he needs some more training sessions to be match rey. He went on to hint that 33-year-old might play his first match for Old Trafford outfit in game against Chelsea on Saturday. rwegian manr has also confirmed that likes of Mason Greenwood, Eric Bailly and Jesse Lingard have all been excluded from squ to play PSG on Tuesday.

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