Thiago Motta feels Edinson Cavani has emerged from Zlatan Ibrahimovic's shadow at PSG.

Cavani has shone for PSG after Ibrahimovic's departure to Manchester United last summer.

PSG midfielder Motta told Canal Football Club: "I think we cannot say that he is Ibrahimovic's replacement.

"It is true that he is in the same position. They are two different players. Edi, the stats speak for him. I hope for him that he will continue like this or be even better.

"You have to be careful about the comparison. Ibra was a different player. He helped the team when we had the ball. Cavani is helping the team to defend..."