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Manchester United team news: Edinson Cavani denied memorable debut against Paris Saint-Germain, Harry Maguire also not named in Champions League squad

Edinson Cavani will not make his debut for Manchester United against former side Paris Saint-Germain, while Harry Maguire will also not feature in their Champions League opener.

Cavani, 33, has only recently started training with his new teammates following his deadline day arrival.

 Cavani will not make his United bow at the Parc des Princes
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Cavani will not make his United bow at the Parc des PrincesCredit: Getty Images
 Maguire featured in United's 4-1 win at Newcastle
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Maguire featured in United's 4-1 win at NewcastleCredit: Getty Images

The Uruguayan has not played in a competitive match since the Ligue 1 giants beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on March 11.

Maguire, meanwhile, was an injury doubt for Saturday night's trip to Newcastle where the England defender scored United's equaliser in the 4-1 triumph at St James' Park.

However, the pair were absent when United's squad arrived at Manchester Airport on Monday afternoon.

Mason Greenwood has also not travelled with the team after he sat out the recent win with an unspecified injury.

Facundo Pellistri is part of the Red Devils squad though and could make his debut on French soil.

 The teenager has been tipped for a bright future in the game
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The teenager has been tipped for a bright future in the gameCredit: Getty Images

The 18-year-old was a £9million deadline day signing from Penarol, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinting last week he was one for the future, as opposed to the here and now.

"We're looking forward to integrating them into the group," Solskjaer said.

"Facundo has been in training with us two days, very exciting, young, enthusiastic player with some attributes we don't have. He's maybe one for the future, maybe not for just now, still only 18."

Solskjaer can name 12 substitutes in Europe's elite competition this season and is also able to make up to five substitutions.

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