Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen is concerned Edinson Cavani may not get the right service in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, despite breaking his duck with a goal versus Everton.
Cavani rounded off United's 3-1 win at Goodison Park, latching onto Bruno Fernandes' pass to sweep home beyond Jordan Pickford in added time, as United responded well following two successive defeats.
The 33-year-old was signed on transfer deadline day as a free agent, having left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
Owen, who was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson late in his career on a similar type of deal, believes Cavani will prove a good signing for United. But he told Premier League Productions why he is worried about the delivery the Uruguayan will get in Solskjaer's team.
“In terms of the finish, I like players that actually place the ball rather than just smacking it," said Owen, analysing Cavani's goal at Everton.
“He opens his body up, pretends he’s going to the far corner, gives the goalkeeper the eyes and whips his leg over and knocks it into the near post. And Cavani is off and running."
He then highlighted why Cavani could struggle to get the service he will crave at Old Trafford.
“Some players are brilliant regardless, some players don’t necessarily need crosses into the box because they can make an impact regardless," added Owen.
“I’ve watched this lad for years and years, there’s not many players I’ve seen with movement like him in the box when the ball is coming in.
“Manchester United of old, he would have scored hundreds of goals in those teams. Now, are they going to get lots of crosses into the box and cut-backs that he preys on?
“It’s a very good signing, I just hope he gets the ammunition to fire the bullets.”
