Man United boss puts faith in Martial
Published on: Saturday, February 22, 2020
By: AFP
BRUGES: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is backing Anthony Martial (pic) to deliver his most prolific season as the French striker takes on the role of the club’s primary goalscorer following a potentially season-ending injury to Marcus Rashford.Martial scored the equaliser as United earned a 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in the first leg of their Europa League last 32 tie on Thursday, upping his goals tally for the campaign to 14 in all competitions.
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The 24-year-old is three shy of his best return from his debut campaign with United in 2015-16, when he became the most expensive teenager in world football after arriving from Monaco for an initial fee of £36 million ($46.5 million).
“I think Anthony can step up and get a few more and get to the 20 mark. Definitely,” said Solskjaer.
“He’s got quality of course, he’s a very good finisher. He takes his chances really well. There’s good technique in his finishing. He’s good receiving the ball at times and dropping off.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Martial has often struggled to cope with the lofty expectations at Old Trafford, but Solskjaer’s admission that Rashford could be sidelined until next season with a back injury leaves the Frenchman facing increased responsibility as United attempt to secure Champions League qualification. – AFP
