[NoPace]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinson_Cavani#Career_statistics

He basically had one not so good (7 in 22) season sometimes out of position. I'm not surprised he's doing well considering he managed to look pretty good when playing off the right or in a more supporting role at PSG, since at Napoli he was more of a pure target man. I think he's got a couple seasons left if he's only playing up top.

 

[Dwight Corke]

I sincerely believe that we have picked up one the bargains of the season. Not only is his prodigious football IQ on show in every match, he also looks physically up for it. Hopefully he will get an optimal number of minutes this season and make a significant goal/assist contribution.

 

[golden_blunder]

He’s a brilliant target man, such an intelligent footballer

 

[Volumiza]

He’s such an obvious class above the rest of our strike force, even at 33 and should be the standard for all of our forwards.

 

[El Zoido]

Gutted that chip didn’t go in, it would have been one for the ages. Probably would have got a result from the game too.

 

[charlenefan]

Top class performance last night, proving me wrong massively

You can just see the difference between him and the likes of Martial, ones an actual striker/number 9 and ones pretending to be one. Makes you realise just how much we've come to accept second best and that's not a dig at Martial persay he's a decent player to have in your squad but not as your leading main man

 

[Tom Van Persie]

If only we got this guy in 2014. He's quality.

 

[Rajma]

A real shame that chip did not go in, even at his age he's such a natural player and class apart.

 

[Redfan94]

For some reason, when he tried the chip I just got the feeling that none of our attacking players would have the flair, execution and intelligence to try that from that range.

Not a slight on Rashford or Martial but 9 out of 10 times in those situations they get shown out wide and end up having to look for the pullback to players arriving in or around the box.

Gutted it didn’t go in.

 

[MattofManchester]

Definitely doesn't look like a player who's 33.
Surprising given how long its been since he played, but I'm happy we've got such a hard working, class act.

 

[Volumiza]

The only problem with Cavani (other than his age) is that he makes our other forwards look like exactly what they are. A mixture of good, not good enough and poor. We need more Cavani level operators.

 

[ThinkTank@Cafe]

He might become our Vardy

 

[Cnaiür urs Skiötha]

Impressive stuff so far. And he looks surprisingly sharp so we should be fine for now and have gained some time for Rashford, Martial and Greenwood to hopefully develop and have edged out the rough edges of their game once Cavani leaves/retires.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

He might become our Vardy

Or Giroud

 

[bsCallout]

So was the chip the right decision?

The technique was lovely. But should he have just tried to place it round the keeper?

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

So was the chip the right decision?

The technique was lovely. But should he have just tried to place it round the keeper?

I think it's dependant on the opponent, he had Navas beat who isn't the tallest of goalkeepers. If it was Neuer I don't see him chipping it.

 

[thebelfastboy]

So was the chip the right decision?

The technique was lovely. But should he have just tried to place it round the keeper?

Yeah I think it was the right decision. The defender was getting back quite quickly and I think probably would've closed him down in the next couple of strides.
His anticipation of what's happening around him and the clarity/speed of decision making is something else (reminds me of cantona and rooney in that regard). Something our other strikers should be learning from.

 

[Sean_RedDevil]

His work rate is amazing and he will give us easily 20-30 goals this season if the coach (Hopefully soon a new coach) will see him as our main striker.

 

[lex talionis]

Brilliant acquisition, a player who highlights our woes at 9 since RvP left us.

 

[Plymouth Red]

He’s a brilliant target man, such an intelligent footballer

I couldn't agree more and therein lies a big part of our problem. From everything we have seen (except maybe tying bootlaces), he is hungry to win, skilful, willing to play for the team, industrious, focused and a very clever player.

Many of the players who we expect most from - Rashford, Martial, Pogba, Greenwood - aren't intelligent footballers, unfortunately.

They may have exceptional skills such as finishing or dribbling at pace but they don't know instinctively where to position themselves and when to pass or shoot.

Sometimes, they make the right choice but not often enough and as a result, they are desperately inconsistent.

If you then chuck into the mix the fair question marks raised over their attitude and commitment, it's not difficult to see why they come in for such criticism.

 

[Relevated]

The only problem with Cavani (other than his age) is that he makes our other forwards look like exactly what they are. A mixture of good, not good enough and poor. We need more Cavani level operators.

So his problem is that he exposes frauds? I love that problem.

 

[Sylar]

Might sound simple, but I love that he runs across the front post when a cross it coming in.

 

[MetoTTT]

The only problem with Cavani (other than his age) is that he makes our other forwards look like exactly what they are. A mixture of good, not good enough and poor. We need more Cavani level operators.

I agree. Overrated and not consistent at least for sure. Hope he can stay fit.

 

[Volumiza]

So his problem is that he exposes frauds? I love that problem.

Haha, whether I’d dare use that sort of bombastic language among the Martial and Rashford loving brigade, you get my gist.

 

[Rajma]

I couldn't agree more and therein lies a big part of our problem. From everything we have seen (except maybe tying bootlaces), he is hungry to win, skilful, willing to play for the team, industrious, focused and a very clever player.

Many of the players who we expect most from - Rashford, Martial, Pogba, Greenwood - aren't intelligent footballers, unfortunately.

They may have exceptional skills such as finishing or dribbling at pace but they don't know instinctively where to position themselves and when to pass or shoot.

Sometimes, they make the right choice but not often enough and as a result, they are desperately inconsistent.

If you then chuck into the mix the fair question marks raised over their attitude and commitment, it's not difficult to see why they come in for such criticism.

I wouldn't place Greenwood in that category as he seems alright in that department but agree with the rest.

 

[golden_blunder]

I couldn't agree more and therein lies a big part of our problem. From everything we have seen (except maybe tying bootlaces), he is hungry to win, skilful, willing to play for the team, industrious, focused and a very clever player.

Many of the players who we expect most from - Rashford, Martial, Pogba, Greenwood - aren't intelligent footballers, unfortunately.

They may have exceptional skills such as finishing or dribbling at pace but they don't know instinctively where to position themselves and when to pass or shoot.

Sometimes, they make the right choice but not often enough and as a result, they are desperately inconsistent.

If you then chuck into the mix the fair question marks raised over their attitude and commitment, it's not difficult to see why they come in for such criticism.

Yeah sometimes I wonder how good we’d be if they instantly got on the same wavelength. Sigh

 

[Ronaldo's ego]

A class apart from the other forwards. They need to learn quickly from this guy.

 

[Greck]

Still buzzed on how this signing turned out. A "washed up 33 year old striker who hasnt played in 2 years". Was used as a stick to batter the club's lack of ambition and written off before he even played a game. Mega signings aren't the only way to improve a team. Who dare say Lord Cavani wasn't good backing

 

[Dembeza]

Apologies if I’m late to the party, but what happened with his FA investigation?

 

[archiebald]

Ole'd better manage his minutes and not run him into the ground a la Rashford. Him turning up at our club at 33 and still managing to school the other CF pretenders has been nothing short of a godsend.

That being said, we probably need a 60-70 minute shift out of him this weekend to get past the damn Hammers.

 

[Idxomer]

His 1st touch today

 

[MattofManchester]

Turns out he came off injured.

 

[pratyush_utd]

Injured according to Ole

 

[Santos J]

Came off because of a muscle injury Ole just said, hopefully no major time missing

 

[Tony247]

Cavani had muscle injury henced subbed off.

 

[horsechoker]

Team was abysmal in the first half and didn't give him much of anything.

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

His 1st touch today

Passing as well. But it's ok, we have the depth if someone is having a bad day.

 

[Godfather]

Was a bit wank today

 

[BenitoSTARR]

Shocking today. Before his injury too.

 

[charlenefan]

Injured hence coming off so says Ole