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Paris Saint-Germain right-back Dani Alves has reportedly hit back at Diego Forlan after he appeared to criticise the on-field dispute between Neymar and Edinson Cavani over a penalty kick.

The pair landed in a disagreement over who should take the penalty in the 2-0 win over Lyon, which Cavani eventually missed.

Following the game, Forlan came in the defence of his Uruguayan compatriot Cavani, who seemed to have been put at fault for the incident, he told Radio Sport 890: “What doesn’t make any sense is what Alves does, he doesn’t give the ball to Cavani and then gives it to Neymar as if he were his b—-.Cavani deserves respect. He has been scoring goals for years, taking penalties. There has to be respect. Neymar would not have done that with [Lionel] Messi. He didn’t want Cavani to take the penalty. He was like a little boy annoying him.”

Paris Saint-Germain right-back Dani Alves has reportedly hit back at Diego Forlan after he appeared to criticise the on-field dispute between Neymar and Edinson Cavani over a penalty kick.

The pair landed in a disagreement over who should take the penalty in the 2-0 win over Lyon, which Cavani eventually missed.

Following the game, Forlan came in the defence of his Uruguayan compatriot Cavani, who seemed to have been put at fault for the incident, he told Radio Sport 890: “What doesn’t make any sense is what Alves does, he doesn’t give the ball to Cavani and then gives it to Neymar as if he were his b—-.Cavani deserves respect. He has been scoring goals for years, taking penalties. There has to be respect. Neymar would not have done that with [Lionel] Messi. He didn’t want Cavani to take the penalty. He was like a little boy annoying him.”

Alves had taken the ball from Cavani to give it to Neymar for a free-kick prior to the incident, and Alves was not impressed by Forlan linking it with the penalty argument. The world’s most expensive footballer was also said to have exchanged strong words with Cavani in the dressing room last weekend, but manager Unai Emery has since rubbished the claims.

Meanwhile, latest reports suggest that Neymar has apologised for his actions against Lyon but has been left out of the Montpellier trip with a minor foot injury sustained during training. Les Parisiens have multiple options to use in their frontline, and the absence of Neymar is unlikely to hinder the perfect start to the Ligue 1 campaign.

Paris Saint-Germain face an exciting Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night, and Emery could mull over the prospect of resting a couple more first-team players, just as he did prior to the Celtic game earlier in the month.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani has admitted that he still has to learn the technical side of his game despite enjoying his best season in his professional career last term. Cavani racked in 49 goals in 50 outings for Les Parisiens last season, but he was still criticised for missing key opportunities during the campaign.

The Uruguay international got his wish to lead the Paris Saint-Germain frontline last year after Zlatan Ibrahimovic chose to leave the club on a free transfer. Despite regularly finding the net over the course of the season, Cavani admits he is not the best technically, and he will seek to improve under Unai Emery next term

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani has admitted that he still has to learn the technical side of his game despite enjoying his best season in his professional career last term. Cavani racked in 49 goals in 50 outings for Les Parisiens last season, but he was still criticised for missing key opportunities during the campaign.

The Uruguay international got his wish to lead the Paris Saint-Germain frontline last year after Zlatan Ibrahimovic chose to leave the club on a free transfer. Despite regularly finding the net over the course of the season, Cavani admits he is not the best technically, and he will seek to improve under Unai Emery next term.

He told the club’s official website: “I scored a lot of goals last season, but that’s normal, because we have a team that creates a lot of chances, and passes can come from everywhere. I often say that I’m not the best technically, but I work a lot to improve on that and to be in top shape to help the team win as many trophies as possible.”

Paris Saint-Germain failed to continue their dominance in the Ligue 1 after they lost out to AS Monaco, who eventually won with an eight point margin. However, some of the disappointment was made up with the team lifting both the Coupe de France and the ,a href=”http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4016/main/2017/06/24/36593642/im-not-the-best-technically-cavani-opens-up-about-his-flaws”>Coupe de la Ligue.

Cavani has been constantly linked with a move to the Premier League over the years, but his recent contract extension until 2020 has put a close to the speculation for the moment. The 30-year-old nevertheless has plans of returning to Napoli at some stage in his career before calling quits altogether in his homeland. Cavani has amassed 130 goals for Paris Saint-Germain since his switch from Naples four years ago.

Edinson Cavani has confirmed that he may return to Napoli at the end of his Paris St Germain contract.

The Uruguayan has always been linked with a move from the French club. It has been a consistent theme ever since he came to the club in a £ 60 million deal four years ago. Even though most of the initial transfer rumours were largely down to Cavani failing to secure a favourite central playing position, the Uruguayan has been the club’s first choice striker since Zlatan Ibrahimovic left in the summer. Cavani has not disappointed, as he has managed to score an amazing 33 goals in just 34 league matches.

Edinson Cavani has confirmed that he may return to Napoli at the end of his Paris St Germain contract.

The Uruguayan has always been linked with a move from the French club. It has been a consistent theme ever since he came to the club in a £ 60 million deal four years ago. Even though most of the initial transfer rumours were largely down to Cavani failing to secure a favourite central playing position, the Uruguayan has been the club’s first choice striker since Zlatan Ibrahimovic left in the summer. Cavani has not disappointed, as he has managed to score an amazing 33 goals in just 34 league matches.

Yet, even now talk about a potential move away from PSG continues to persist. This time around, the striker has been linked with a return to Napoli, where he has had his happiest time in European football. At 30 years of age, Cavani seems to realise that he may not be able to secure a move to a top club.

Hence, the likelihood of returning to Naples is a great option if he wants to stay in European football for long. The player recently signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2020. Considering that he will be 33 years of age by then, PSG may very well let him leave on a free.

“After PSG I don’t know what will happen but if I will want to change team I may choose to return to Napoli and then go back home.If one day I return to Napoli I would like to return in good shape. Therefore I say we’ll see at the end of my current contract which expires in 2020.I don’t want to go back home when I will be too old, I would like to leave football at a high level, I wish. I would like to retire when I decide so rather than football leaving me,” said Cavani.

Former French international David Trezeguet believes that Paris St Germain are being pushed to new heights by none other than Edinson Cavani.

The club managed a 4-0 rout of Barcelona, widely regarded as one of the best teams in the world, in the last 16 of the Champions League. Even though Angel di Maria scored two goals in the game, it was a result largely masterminded by the brilliant centre forward performance of Edinson Cavani. For long, Cavani sat in the shadows of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. There were even rumours about the player considering a move away from the French club as a result of being consistently played out of position despite having cost more than £ 60 million from Napoli.

Former French international David Trezeguet believes that Paris St Germain are being pushed to new heights by none other than Edinson Cavani.

The club managed a 4-0 rout of Barcelona, widely regarded as one of the best teams in the world, in the last 16 of the Champions League. Even though Angel di Maria scored two goals in the game, it was a result largely masterminded by the brilliant centre forward performance of Edinson Cavani. For long, Cavani sat in the shadows of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. There were even rumours about the player considering a move away from the French club as a result of being consistently played out of position despite having cost more than £ 60 million from Napoli.

This season, though, Cavani has truly blossomed with the striker managing to score 32 goals in as many games this season. Truly impressive is the fact that he has been able to score 7 goals in the champions league in seven appearances.

While there was no doubting the talent within the disposal of the Uruguay striker, he has been able to blossom this season due to the hard work, according to Trezeguet. Rumours about Cavani’s departure from the French capital have certainly died down. In fact, PSG are reportedly preparing a contract offer for the striker, who has less than 18 months left on his deal.

“This season, he is back playing in his favourite position. He is showing a lot of drive and enthusiasm and works hard to make himself available to his teammates.He is also showing a lot of power — he is an exceptional player! PSG have been dominating Ligue 1 for a long time now. Having a side going toe to toe with them lifts the overall level of the league,” said Trezeguet after the demolition of Barcelona in the Champions League.

Edison Cavani has said that Serie A outfit Napoli can defeat Real Madrid when both sides meet in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie next week.

Many have written off Napoli but Cavani opines that they can shock the European champions.

Edison Cavani has said that Serie A outfit Napoli can defeat Real Madrid when both sides meet in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie next week.

Many have written off Napoli but Cavani opines that they can shock the European champions.

“Can they compete with Madrid? Why not? I can imagine how San Paolo will be for the return leg. Mamma mia, I’m getting chills,” he said.

Napoli have been consistent on their goal of beating Juventus to the Serie A title this term. They chase the defending champions alongside Roma but Juve have also been careful not to slip as they chase a record six Serie A title.

Cavani said that he still follows his old club but declined to be straight forward with their chances this term.

“I never miss a game when I can avoid it. I really like the football they’re playing, there’re a string team which plays in a gung-ho manner. Can they win the Scudetto? I don’t know, there’s still a long way to go. That said, I can’t speak about the strength of the other teams as I only watch Napoli,” Cavani said.

The player has been sterling for French side Paris St Germain this season, especially with Zlatan Ibrahimovic out of the way. The Swede joined Manchester United after last season ended, paving a clear path for Cavani.

The player has scored at least 26 goals in all competitions already, with his brace helping PSG defeat Nantes 2-0 to move within a point of log leaders Nice. The Uruguay international has contributed a lot to the Unai Emery-led side this season. He is the standout striker in the French Ligue 1 and says he would prefer to remain at PSG, adding that Napoli “don’t need me” based on their good form.

Unai Emery believes Edinson Cavani’s match-winning double in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 defeat of Bordeaux will improve his team-mates’ confidence in the Uruguay internal.

The Uruguayan broke the deadlock with a powerful header, then adding a second before the break with a beautiful flicked finish from Layvin Kurzawa’s cross.

Unai Emery believes Edinson Cavani’s match-winning double in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 defeat of Bordeaux will improve his team-mates’ confidence in the Uruguay internal.

The Uruguayan broke the deadlock with a powerful header, then adding a second before the break with a beautiful flicked finish from Layvin Kurzawa’s cross.

The France league one champions may have been unsteady so far this term in Ligue 1, but the 39-year old has not and Emery is certain the team’s confidence will only continue to improve if he keeps up his strong start to the campaign.

“It’s very important that he scores goals,” Unai Emery told BeIN Sports. “It gives him confidence, and his partners’ confidence in him comes back when he scores. They think together, and that’s good.”

The coach also retained words for Hatem Ben Arfa, who after a difficult start to season is starting to feature more regularly.

He impelled Ben Arfa to keep on working hard and harder if he is to get more than the 15 minutes he managed on Saturday, though.

“He came late into the game with a lot of motivation, and he played well for 15 minutes,” the Spaniard said. “But it’s hard for him because he must continue to work.”

Paris Saint German due to the season’s poor start sit four points behind the Nice who are first on the league 1 table with no loss recorded in eight matches followed by Monaco.

Edinson Cavani has scored three times in two appearances for his team this season, and his promising performance lately can guarantee him a steady and undoubted appearance for the league 1 champions. The Les Rouge-et-blue boss man, Emery has discovered how his form is rapidly increasing the team morale on and off the pitch and hopes it would get even better.

Edinson Cavani finally looks to be enjoying his time out in the limelight after the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The striker has been in impeccable form over the last couple of games and he took his tally to 8 goals for the campaign after another rout against Caen. The Uruguayan first showed signs of coming back to form in the Champions League match against Arsenal. A goal against the gunners was to be his second in three games. He has taken on the confidence provided by these two goals to the next level quite literally

Edinson Cavani finally looks to be enjoying his time out in the limelight after the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The striker has been in impeccable form over the last couple of games and he took his tally to 8 goals for the campaign after another rout against Caen. The Uruguayan first showed signs of coming back to form in the Champions League match against Arsenal. A goal against the gunners was to be his second in three games. He has taken on the confidence provided by these two goals to the next level quite literally.

After managing to find the back of the net four times in the game against Caen, Cavani has only failed to score in the 2-0 win over Toulouse. He has also scored one goal in only one of these games. The second consecutive brace against Bordeaux has helped him become a strong favourite for the top goal scorer award. When it comes to all competitions, Cavani has taken his tally to 10 goals from just six games. It is this form that has been helping take pressure off manager Unai Emery. After stumbling from early on in the campaign, PSG are now close to securing a lead in the league table.

They are just one point away from Nice, who top the table after eight games.”Getting the three points was more important than our performance today.We had the same plan in both halves but we had more possession in the first half and created a lot of chances.The two goals gave us confidence and tranquillity for the rest of the game and we had the same plan in the second half as we wanted another goal to put us at ease. We played with a lot of confidence and played very well,” said Cavani.