Manchester United vs Paris Saint-Germain: 5 players to watch out for | UEFA Champions League 2020-21

Edinson Cavani is likely to lead Manchester United's attack against Paris Saint-Germain
Edinson Cavani is likely to lead Manchester United's attack against Paris Saint-Germain

#3 Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United)

Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Manchester United's friendly neighbourhood spiderman, Aaron Wan-Bissaka was an absolute beast in the reverse fixture. Playing alongside Axel Tuanzebe in what initially looked like a depleted Manchester United defence, Wan-Bissaka and his partner afforded no room to exploit for the menacing Paris Saint-Germain attack.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka kept up stride for stride with Kylian Mbappe and hardly ever let the Frenchman ]get a shot away. Wan-Bissaka is one of the toughest one-on-one defenders in the Premier League and he relishes these contests against speedy tricksters.

As such, this will be an occasion that Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be licking his lips about and the pressure will be on his opponents as they show up at Manchester United's yard to get the better of them. That's no easy task.

#2 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

Kylian Mbappe in action
Kylian Mbappe in action

One of the most exciting attackers in the world, Kylian Mbappe is a player to watch out for in every single match that he features. His quick feet and sublime pace is usually enough to upend entire defences but Mbappe hasn't found much joy over the past two games.

He had also not found much joy against Manchester United, when the Red Devils came to the Parc des Princes last month, going up against the athletic Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe.

The Paris Saint-Germain faithful will be hoping that Kylian Mbappe will have learnt his lessons from those outings and will be much better equipped to handle the challenge posed by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Mbappe has scored nine goals from eight appearances in the Ligue 1 so far. However, he is yet to open his tally in the UEFA Champions League.

#1 Edinson Cavani (Manchester United)

Kicking into form at the right time
Kicking into form at the right time

The architect of Manchester United's inspiring comeback win over Southampton in the weekend, former Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani will be raring to have a go at his former club for the way he was shown the exit door despite all his great service for them over the years.

Cavani couldn't feature in Manchester United's first game against Paris Saint-Germain but he looks fit and prepared to lead Manchester United's attack against Thomas Tuchel's men.

The Red Devils have been without a proper centre-forward for the longest time and the effect Cavani has already had on this side is telling. He made a difference in their 4-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir with his excellent movement and slick passing.

With players like Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek in behind him and the likes of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial or Greenwood on either side, this Manchester United attack is as threatening as they come.

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