Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani admitted that he did not know anything about the FA Cup. However, the man from Uruguay believes that every trophy is important to the Red Devils. For this reason, he is ready to help the team win the 2020-2021 FA Cup trophy.
As the oldest tournament in the world, the FA Cup is a prestigious competition. Man United have won the FA Cup 12 times in the club’s history. The last victory was won in the 2015-2016 season
Naturally, Edinson Cavani admits he doesn’t know about the FA Cup. Because this is his first chance to graze in England throughout his professional career. Prior to this, the player nicknamed El Matador had won similar trophies in Italy and France.
Despite being blind to the competition, Edinson Cavani is still determined to lead Man United to the title. According to him, every trophy is important for the club.
“I haven’t had the opportunity to read or study (history) about the FA Cup in depth. However, I believe every trophy is always important, “said Edinson Cavani, as published by the Manchester Evening News, Tuesday (9/2/2021).
“I’ve always felt that way and that has also become my philosophy in life. For me, football is a matter of endless competition, ”continued the 33-year-old striker.
“Every game, whether trophy status is contested, has a different impact among fans. However, in my eyes, football is 100% about competition, ”said the man born in Salto.
Edinson Cavani’s experience tasting champions in cup competitions is certainly very useful for Man United. He is recorded as having led Napoli to win the Coppa Italia once (2011-2012). Likewise, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) who helped him win the French Cup five times (Coupe de France).
The importance of winning trophies was also expressed by Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The achievement of the trophy can be the main measure of progress the club has taken since he was trusted as a coach / manager in December 2018.
To achieve this ambition, Man United must first overcome West Ham United in the fifth round of the 2020-2021 FA Cup. The Man United vs West Ham match will be held at Old Trafford Stadium on Wednesday, February 10, 2021