The impact Forlan had on Cavani

Forlan is in the news again at the moment, having been named in the squad for the Legends of the North game between ex-players of United and Liverpool at Old Trafford in May.

Diego, who is eight years Cavani’s senior, retired from football in 2018 after a hugely successful career spanning two decades.

In addition to becoming United’s first-ever Uruguayan player when he signed in 2002, Forlan won two European Golden Boots, one at Villarreal, the other at Atletico Madrid, and was also named the 2010 World Cup’s best player, having helped the South Americans to a first semi-final in 40 years.

That was Cavani’s first tournament with the two-time champions and he was delighted to have the…