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PSG coach Tuchel tells Man Utd fans what to expect from 'shy' Cavani

PSG coach Thomas Tuchel has no doubts Edinson Cavani will be a success with Manchester United.

The Bosman signing missed last night's Champions League group opener in Paris after only starting training with United this week.

Before the match, Tuchel was asked for his opinion on Cavani, who he worked with for two years in Paris, and about the prospect of the 33 year-old settling quickly in England.

The German, a former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz coach, is confident United's dressing room will welcome Cavani given the Uruguayan's personality.

Tuchel commented via Bold: "United have got a great personality just like many of the best players in football. It's the same with 'Edi'.

"He is very polite, almost a little shy. He works hard and will be there fully for every training session from the first minute to the last - all matches from the first second to the last. One can completely trust him."

Signficantly, Tuchel also offered advice to his Manchester United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, insisting Cavani needs to be scoring regularly for him to work at his optimum level.

He added: "He lives to score goals. When he scores and has confidence, he is one of the best 9s in the world."

Tuchel was speaking before United's impressive 2-1 win at PSG for Tuesday night's Champions League group opener.

Cavani has signed a 12 month deal with United, which includes the option for a further 12 months.


- updated October 21

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