The Uruguay international struck twice, assisted two more and earned a penalty as the Reds roared back from 2-1 down at the break to win 6-2 with a devastating display of attacking football.
With the striker still deciding on his future amid talk of a possible return to South America this summer, the manager is in no doubt that he would love the popular centre-forward to take up the option of a second year at Old Trafford.
“I'm delighted with him,” said Ole. “You can see the difference in him when he's worked on his fitness. He's making up for lost time, it looks like.