The Uruguay striker has admitted he would like to play in his natural
position more often but has no issues with his high-profile team-mate
Edinson Cavani has again moved to dismiss suggestions he does not get
on with Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic , insisting that
his only issue at Parc des Princes is not being played up front
alongside the Swede.
It has been claimed in the French press that Cavani has a poor rapport
with his fellow forward but the Uruguyan says that while the pair may
not be close friends, they have a respectful working relationship.
Indeed, speaking before the 3-2 win over Marseille, the former Napoli
attacker said that his sole worry is his lack of chances to play as a
striker, admitting he is frustrated at being positioned out wide by coach
Laurent Blanc.
"I do not know where this rumour of a bad relationship with Ibrahimovic
comes from," Cavani told Canal Plus .
"We are footballers who play for the same club and we respect one
another. One cannot be friends with everyone.
"The only concern that I have ever spoken about is that I was recruited
to play as a striker with Ibrahimovic and it has not always been the
case.
"There is a long series of games where I have not scored in Ligue 1
but that can happen. In France, people judge me as a lone striker, but
I do not play in that position.
"But aside from that, everything else is perfect here."
However, Cavani's unhappiness at being played out of position has
resulted in him being consistently linked with a move away from PSG.
The 28-year-old, who is under contract until 2018, expects to remain in
the French capital - but refused to completely rule out a future transfer.
"Currently, I am just thinking about finishing the season in Paris and
also respecting my contract," he added.
"My attention is only focused on training with the club that pays me.
But anything can happen in football."
