Bruno Fernandes hails ‘proper striker’ Edinson Cavani after Granada win

Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes has expressed a preference for having Edinson Cavani leading the line in front of him by labelling his team-mate a ‘proper striker.’

Fernandes waxed lyrical about the Uruguayan after he scored again against Granada to help the Red Devils surge into the Europa League semi-finals.

United eased into the final four of the competition following two routine 2-0 victories over the Spaniards in which Cavani found the back of the net in both, much to the delight of Fernandes.

Edinson Cavani put on a commanding performance as Manchester United defeated Granada

Bruno Fernandes has since labelled his team-mate a ‘proper striker’ and praised his efforts

Speaking to reporters at the final whistle, the playmaker said: ‘Everyone knows Cavani, everything he does, he is a proper striker, we know the qualities of our players.

‘It was a good game, Europa League is always difficult, they can create danger but we controlled the game, had the ball a lot. I don’t think it was bad tempered, we keep moving, do the right things, 2-0 again is really good for us. 

‘Now is the time to take the next step and win a semi final but we must focus on the next game which is the league.’

United will now face Serie A giants Roma in the semi-finals, following their 3-2 aggregate victory over Ajax.

Addressing United’s next European opponents, who stand between them and a potential Europa League semi-final showdown with league rivals Arsenal, Fernandes added: ‘Every team will give us problems.

‘We know Italian teams are well organised defensively, they have players people here will know and if we do the right things we will have chances to win the game.’