Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti reluctantly accepted no action being taken against Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani for a clash with Yerry Mina after he went on to score in their Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat.

The Uruguay international made the crucial breakthrough in the 88th minute and to make it worse for Everton, he was probably lucky to still be on the pitch after appearing to grab the Colombia defender around the neck.

However, with VAR not implemented until the semi-final stages referee Andrew Madley, who it seems missed the incident as it happened while his back was turned, did not take any action.

Substitute Anthony Martial then scored with the last kick of the game as Everton chased an equaliser but the damage had been done.

Solskjaer praised Cavani for his quality and believes he has an important part to play this season.

“I’m really pleased with his influence in the dressing room, the habits he brings to training, his attitude to the game, you can see how well he looks after himself,” he added.

“He has scored some very important goals for us and gives us experience.

“He was out for seven months and we have been patient with him but I think he has made a big impact.”