Man Utd sweating over Cavani’s fitness

Manchester United have fitness concerns over Edinson Cavani as they consider whether to extend his contract.

United staff are frustrated with Cavani’s recent lay-off with a muscular injury as medical staff had cleared him to play in some games, says the Manchester Evening News.

Cavani, 34, returned after a 17-day lay-off at Crystal Palace last week but was substituted after 74 minutes and he has missed six of the last seven United games and is not expected to return against West Ham on Sunday.

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United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed Cavani ‘didn’t feel right’ during United’s final training session prior to Sunday’s derby at City and the Uruguayan had to cut short his session. Luke Shaw overcame a dead leg to play the full duration of United’s victory at The Etihad Stadium.

United have the option of an additional year on Cavani’s contract but both parties have to agree to the extension.