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'He's living for goals - you can totally rely on him': PSG boss Thomas Tuchel pays a glowing tribute to new Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani - but the Uruguayan is NOT set to make his debut against his former club in the Champions League

Manchester United new boy Edinson Cavani remains one of the best strikers in the world, according to Paris St Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel.

Two months on from losing the Champions League final to Bayern Munich, the perennial Ligue 1 champions kick off their continental tilt with a home clash against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

PSG boast former United players Ander Herrera and Angel Di Maria among their ranks for Wednesday's match, while the visitors can now call upon the Parisians' record goalscorer.

PSG manager Thomas Tuchel says Edinson Cavani remains one of the best strikers in the world

Cavani scored 200 goals in 301 matches for PSG before leaving over the summer and joining United, whom Tuchel believes have a gem on their hands.