Solskjaer ‘probably’ needs to drop Man Utd star Cavani for crunch Premier League title clash at Liverpool, says Keown
MANCHESTER UNITED should ‘probably’ drop Edinson Cavani for the showdown with Liverpool.
That is according to Martin Keown, who claimed Anthony Martial would be a better fit for the visitors.
Cavani has scored four goals in 15 matches since he arrived at Old Trafford in October.
The 33-year-old led the line for United during the 1-0 win over Burnley on Tuesday.
But Keown has called for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to choose Martial over Cavani at Anfield.
He told BBC Sport: “The thing is, someone is going to need to sit out.
“I think probably Cavani, who I love because he’s an out and out centre forward, will have to sit this one out.
“That allows Pogba to come in.
“They like to have Fred and McTominay because that makes them tough to beat.
“Does Pogba play deep? On the wing? Where does he fit in?
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“He’s been outstanding so it’s a nice dilemma for the manager to have.
“I prefer him higher up the pitch but then you’ve got Bruno Fernandes.
“It’s about fitting them both in, but then you have Rashford and Martial as well.
“Rashford played on the right last time out and wasn’t really effective so you’d imagine he would go to the left.
“That means Martial goes to the middle and Cavani probably sits out because of the pace he [Martial] gives them and that’s the weakness for Liverpool at the moment.”
As things stand, United are perched at the top of the table with 36 points from 17 games.
Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool are just three points behind them.
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