Edinson Cavani is showing himself to be an “exceptional player” after being reverted back to his favoured position at Paris Saint-Germain in the wake of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s exit, says David Trezeguet.
The Swede was a talismanic presence at Parc des Princes prior to his departure for Manchester United last summer, with his physicality and creativity used to lead the line.
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With there only room for one central striker, Cavani often found himself shifted to a wider attacking post.
He has remained a regular source of goals throughout his time at PSG, but his efforts this season have help to highlight how devastating he can be when used in a natural role.
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The Uruguay international already has 34 goals to his name, with former France international Trezeguet among those to have been suitably impressed by his contribution.
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The World Cup winner told PSG’s official website: "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 team-mates.
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“He is also showing a lot of power. He's an exceptional player!"
Cavani’s most recent effort came in a 4-0 drubbing of Barcelona in the last-16 of the Champions League, with Trezeguet of the opinion that a remarkable showing in the French capital places PSG among the leading contenders to capture European football’s biggest prize.
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He added: "It was an exceptional match!
“Paris Saint-Germain got the win with a high-level performance. The team showed their quality and posed Barcelona a lot of problems - 4-0 is pretty amazing!
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“Even though there is still a return leg to play, Paris are all but qualified for the quarter-finals.
“The Champions League is the most important competition. There are high-level teams with extremely good players.
“Paris are one of the sides who are aiming to win the trophy."
