Huge boost for PSG ahead of UCL tie with Manchester United

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Paris Saint Germain has received a boost ahead of the Champion League ties with Man United with striker Edinson Cavani expected to return to training this week.

The PSG’s record goalscorer suffered a hip injury in the win over Bordeaux earlier this month and missed the Champions League last-16 first leg at Manchester United, joining Neymar on the sidelines.

But the Ligue 1 giants won 2-0 without the star duo at Old Trafford and Cavani is now nearing a return.

The Uruguay international will not be involved against Dijon in the Coupe de France quarter-finals on Tuesday, yet manager Tuchel is hopeful he might feature in the league this weekend as he rejoins the group for training.

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“Edi will train with the team this week. He’s talking to the medical staff,” Tuchel told a news conference. “He has worked very hard in a very professional way. I hope he can play on Saturday against Caen.”

PSG face United in Paris four days after playing Caen, with Cavani now seems likely to feature in that crunch clash.

Neymar is further away from a return as he recovers from a foot injury in Brazil, but Tuchel wants to see the forward link up with PSG to offer his support before the United game. He could then train afterward.

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“There is a lot of time difference, so it’s difficult, but we have been writing,” Tuchel said. “He’s good when he’s in Brazil.

“It’s important for us that he comes back before Manchester to support us. I hope that after Manchester United he can begin training again.”

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