[THREAD] Why Edinson Cavani is a potential Vardy replacement and why you should take a punt on him.
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Let’s get the basics ironed out.
Name: Edinson Cavani.
Ownership: 5.6%
Price:
12 starts
4 goals
2 assists
Has started 3 out of last 4 in the league.
Goal every 123 minutes
Name: Edinson Cavani.
Ownership: 5.6%

12 starts
4 goals

2 assists



Heatmap
As you can see here Cavani mainly occupies the spot just in front of the goal and makes runs from deep to get his head on the ball.

As you can see here Cavani mainly occupies the spot just in front of the goal and makes runs from deep to get his head on the ball.
Pros
Ability to make a run in behind. Runs into space are next level.
Ability to get his head on the ball and finishing.
Cons
Teammates still adapting to his runs and a different type of striker to Martial.
Rotation risk with Martial considering his age.


Cons


Here’s how Cavani fares up against Vardy.
Small sample size for Cavani but this tells us that Cavani is a very viable option. Cavani has the clinicality like Vardy to pop up and score in unexpected scenarios.
Small sample size for Cavani but this tells us that Cavani is a very viable option. Cavani has the clinicality like Vardy to pop up and score in unexpected scenarios.
Compared to a high end premium like Kane Cavani fares quite well.
Kane offers more in terms of assists but Cavani just edges him in terms of xG and G90.
Kane offers more in terms of assists but Cavani just edges him in terms of xG and G90.
Cavani averages around 15.7 touches per match but that just shows how clinical he has been and the more he features in the side the more his team mates adapt to his style.
There are doubts over his minutes due to his age but Ole needs to pick his best team to win the league.
There are doubts over his minutes due to his age but Ole needs to pick his best team to win the league.
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Cavani a very solid pick and should be nailed more than Martial
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Underlying stats similar to rivals and give reasons for optimism
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Slight risk of rotation due to age
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Great differential if looking to climb up the ranks.
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