Paris Saint-Germain

Laurent Blanc dispels rumours of rift between Edinson Cavani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 30 January 2015

Laurent Blanc moves to dispel rumours suggesting that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani have had a falling-out, although he admits improvement is needed on the field.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc has called on Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani to improve their link-up play on the field.

The star duo have failed to reach the heights of last season in Ligue 1 this time around, finding the net on a combined 17 occasions.

Blanc has acknowledged that there is still more to come from the pair, although the Frenchman categorically denied that there had been a falling out between the two.

"Both need to improve, Ibra and Cavani, because they can play together," he is quoted as saying by FourFourTwo. "They have to look for each other more on the pitch.

"I was sure that after the game in Saint-Etienne, the little discussion at the half time between Ibra and Cavani will make you speak. Everything is over, they are the best friends in the world, they will go together on holidays. That's crazy what you can take from some footage."

PSG, who are currently four points off the pace in the French top flight, return to action this evening with Rennes the visitors to the Parc des Princes.