MU won 2-0 at Old Trafford’s home field in the quarterfinals of the Europa League against Granada. This victory helped MU defeat Granada with a total of 4-0 after two matches and won the right to enter the semi-finals to face AS Roma.

In the quarter-finals of the second leg at Old Trafford, coach Solskjaer unexpectedly let Paul Pogba take the captain’s armband, but the French midfielder played only for 45 minutes in the first half and was replaced by Van De Beek after half-time.

Pogba was warned by the referee with a yellow card in the 17th minute, claiming that the French international hit the elbow against the visitors’ midfielder Sanchez. Pogba told BT Sport that the referee’s decision to withdraw the yellow card was wrong. “I have to leave the field, this yellow card is regrettable,” said the French midfielder. For me, this yellow card is difficult to accept, I think it is a situation where the opponent fouled me. I got the yellow card and we won which is the most important thing. ”

Pogba said that receiving a yellow card in the 17th minute was unfair to him. Photo: EPA.

Paul Pogba also said that the Granada players tried to do everything they could to get Pogba sent off, thereby making the number 6 of MU unable to play in the Europa League semi-final against AS Roma.

When asked by the media whether the Granada players were deliberately angry so that he had to receive a second yellow card? To this question, Pogba answered frankly: “that is for sure”. Pogba added: “The penalty only happened after all the Granada players tried to knock me out of the game. I think the coach can also see that it’s better to let me off before I get a red card and make it difficult for my teammates. ”

Solskajer withdrew Pogba because he wanted to keep this player for the Europa League semi-final against AS Roma. Photo: Getty Images.

Talking about Pogba’s penalty card, coach Solskjaer said: “Sometimes, Paul wants to win a lot, he has a few tackles after he receives the yellow card. However I think I don’t want that to happen (Pogba was sent off), even though he played very well.

The Norwegian military has been criticized for declaring that the Premier League is the number one priority, but in fact no one doubts that he wants to win the Europa League.

“The match with Granada is not easy,” said Solskjaer. “It was a physical battle. They left us with a lot of difficulties but in the end they were able to win 2-0 and keep a clean sheet. We are full of confidence for the match with Burnley “.

MU has never lost a knockout match after winning the first leg away. But Solskjaer still has Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in the starting lineup. That shows how great his caution is.

And don’t forget Cavani, the best player in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Tottenham. The Uruguayan striker came on from the start and immediately confirmed his class with a quick, precise left-foot volley in the 6th minute that left the opponent’s goalkeeper buried. Granada’s upstream hopes melted into smoke.

Solskjaer has had 4 failures in the semi-finals.

With a goal against Granada, Edinson Cavani has scored in the European Cup for the 11th consecutive season. This was his first goal in the UEFA Europa League since December 2012, when he scored against PSV while in Napoli. In particular, it was the 50th goal of the Uruguayan senior general in the European arena. This is also Cavani’s ninth goal after 30 appearances for MU.

Cavani’s future at MU is still uncertain, but from now to the end of the season, he will play a key role in Solskjaer’s plan to conquer the title.

With Anthony Martial being able to rest the season due to a knee injury and Marcus Rashford having shoulder and foot problems, MU’s attack will have to depend on Cavani and Mason Greenwood.

Since the beginning of the year, Cavani’s form has been interrupted by penalties (for a racist comment) and injury, but he has shown a resurgence with a stellar performance against Tottenham and going on. maintain it before Granada.

According to a recent statistic, out of 9 goals Cavani has scored this season, there are 8 goals that are of great significance. The Uruguayan striker 3 times opened the scoring against Everton (2-0, 3-3), and Granada (2-0). He also scored 2 goals to equalize against Southampton (3-2) and Fulham (2-1).

Cavani was also the one who fixed a 3-2 comeback against Southampton, increasing the score to 2-1 against Tottenham (3-1), and winning against Everton (3-1).

Cavani’s break at the start of the second half proved even more important. After leading 3-0 after 2 matches, Solskjaer assured him to rest so he could start when MU received Burnley this Sunday.

The fact that Cavani is healthy for the remainder of the season is as important as deciding his future. Solsa made no secret of his wish to extend with him another year, but Cavani was hesitating at the invitation from Boca Juniors.

How Cavani decides will affect MU’s summer transfer plan. If you go, MU definitely needs a new striker. If you stay, that work can be undone for a year.

Scholes: ‘Cavani can teach Haaland at MU’

Former MU midfielder Paul Scholes said that Edinson Cavani could teach Erling Haaland in case the Norwegian striker arrived at Old Trafford’s home team. “If MU can recruit Haaland, then I think Cavani would be the ideal teacher for him at the club. I can see the similarities between the two players mentioned above. Haaland is still a young player and So I think he can learn from a player like Cavani, “Scholes told BT Sport.

Pogba revealed the super-assists for Cavani

After the game, Pogba said of his assist to Cavani: “I moved and hit my head backwards because I knew Cavani was there. The way the ball flew to Cavani’s position was perfect. It was a very nice goal. ”

‘Cavani easily scored 25 goals for MU next season’

Former player Owen Hargreaves recently advised Man United to keep Cavani instead of spending £ 100 million to recruit Erling Haaland or Harry Kane. “I think Cavani will easily score 25 goals for Man United next season if he plays fully with the support of young players. He is the perfect choice as a mentor to Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Anthony. Martial. I will definitely keep Cavani and spend money to invest in another position, “Hargreaves told BT Sports.