Edinson Cavani debut: Will Cavani make his Man Utd debut against Chelsea?
Edinson Cavani wasn't able to make his first Manchester United appearance against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek - but could the striker make his debut against Chelsea this weekend?
Man Utd: Edinson Cavani joins training before PSG clash
Edinson Cavani joined Manchester United on transfer deadline day and fans have been patiently waiting for him to make his debut. Cavani, who left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer when his contract expired, had to isolate for 14 days before linking up with his new team-mates.
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He was unavailable for the Premier League win over Newcastle at the weekend.
Many fans thought, or at least hoped, he would be ready to face former club PSG in the Champions League.
The Uruguayan, though, was not included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad for the trip to Paris.
Cavani stayed behind along with captain Harry Maguire, forward Mason Greenwood and centre-back Eric Bailly.
Cavani was lacking match fitness and was therefore not included in the squad to face PSG.
The 33-year-old only trained with his team-mates for the first time on Sunday.
"We're a little bit depleted but we have got more than enough players," said Solskjaer.
"We hope the players won't be away for too long.
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Edinson Cavani trained with United for the first time on Sunday (Image: GETTY)
"Edinson needs a few more days training before maybe we can think about the weekend.
"Hopefully Harry, Eric and Mason as well but we're not sure about that."
When will Edinson Cavani make his debut?
As Solskjaer mentioned, the striker will build up his fitness over the next few days.
This means Cavani could be in line to make his debut against Chelsea on Saturday.
"I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester.
"I cannot wait to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere, when it is safe for the fans to return.
"I look forward to continuing to write my little story inside the book of football and I know that's why my focus has to remain the same as always - work, work, work.
"I have had a conversation with the manager and this has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt."