I Don’t Want Cavani To Leave PSG In January – Thomas Thuchel

PSG striker, Edinson Cavani is set to stay at Paris Saint-Germain after the clubs Sporting director’s reported decision to keep the Uruguayan.

Edinson was into the final six months of his PSG contract and was reported to be heading for an early exit after sitting on the bench too often, but that has changed now.

Asked if he agreed with the Sporting director’s stance on the transfer, Tuchel said, “We need to make difficult decisions and we [Tuchel and Leonardo] have the same opinion.

“We don’t like to change during the winter. It’s not monopoly, it’s a locker room, men who get on well together and who have formed a spirit.

“Each player entering or leaving creates uncertainty. If it’s not necessary to change, that’s fine. I am happy with the group.”

On if Cavani can fight his way back into the team, “It depends on the quality of others and of him,”

“It’s healthy competition between attackers.

“Kylian and Mauro have been great together. Edinson is fighting for his place. This is what we ask of him.

“He can do it. He’s a great player, we never forget about him, but there is great competition. They can all play, but I can’t promise anyone anything.”

“It’s good and I’m happy for Edi, but we played with Edi, [Julian] Draxler, [Pablo] Sarabia and [Adil] Aouchiche against a team from the sixth division,”

“They played well but that’s what we expect of them. This is the best thing for Edi and the attackers because it gives confidence, but we can’t forget what Mauro, Neymar, Kylian and Angel [Di Maria] did for several games.

“They have the opportunity to start together tomorrow [Wednesday]. We are a great team, we need each player in good shape.”