LONDON – Edinson Cavani showed why Manchester United handed the veteran Uruguayan the bumper two-year contract others balked at as he turned defeat into victory at Southampton on Sunday.
The 33-year-old came off the bench with United trailing 2-0 to score twice and set up Bruno Fernandes for the other goal in a thrilling come-from-behind win reminiscent of the club’s glory days under Alex Ferguson.
Cavani’s joy at making his first major contribution for United has been tempered by the prospect of a domestic ban for a misjudged social media post after the game.
He used the Spanish term “negrito” (small black person) in thanking a friend for his congratulations, but despite the affectionate context,…
