Edinson Cavani helped Manchester United blow Roma away with a mesmerising performance.
Cavani scored two goals, won a penalty, and provided two assists in an emphatic 6-2 win.
United now have one foot in the Europa League final and Cavani is on his way to securing hero status.
This has been a stop-start season for the Uruguayan, who arrived late, had to get fit, got suspended, and then got injured again.
On top of that, the last two months have been dominated by talk over his future, whether he will stay one more year, or return to South America.
Cavani is letting his football do the talking right now. Supporters have made very clear they want him to stay.
The striker’s passion seems made for a packed out Old Trafford, and this would have been a truly special night, more so, if Cavani had the opportunity to savour the experience with the home support.
Solskjaer makes his play
Speaking after the victory, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer re-affirmed that he wants Cavani to extend his contract by another season.
He told the club’s official website: “I understand it’s been very difficult for him. I’ve promised him Old Trafford and Manchester is a different place with fans in it. He must try to get that feeling that Manchester is a good place to live. I’m doing my best. Hopefully, nights like this help him see himself here for another year.”
It may be tempting of course, for Cavani to bow out on a high and leave having won the Europa League. But he has to finish that particular challenge.
He is getting close, with United almost in the final. Cavani has never won a major European trophy and this is his chance.
If he stays an extra year, he will get one more crack at the Champions League.
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