Having been labelled as “extraordinary” by Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, there is little doubt that striker Rasmus Højlund will get into the starting lineup immediately if he gets a move to Manchester United. However, the arrival of the Danish International could provide major consequences for one of his would-be teammates. According to Jamie Jackson of The Guardian, Erik ten Hag cannot rely on Anthony Martial, potentially meaning he could leave the club.
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Anthony Martial’s Future is in Question: Hojlund Transfer Could Be Final Nail in the Coffin
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Quotes about Anthony Martial
Despite the Dutch manager calling the Frenchman “brilliant”, he also stated that “it’s more easy when you have a striker in your team because I think every club who wins big trophies has scoring abilities in that team”. Although the forward has flashed moments of quality during his time in the Premier League, the Dutch gaffer has made it clear that he needs someone more dependable if he is to effectively challenge for more silverware.
While these quotes suggest that any chance Martial has of having a prominent place in the squad is most likely over, it does offer hope that he could stay as a backup if can stay healthy.
However, shipping him out would also benefit the Red Devils greatly as they would be moving on from someone who earns £250,00 per week, a hefty sum of money considering that he has struggled with injuries while at Old Trafford.
Where Does Martial Go From Here?
Despite already having a career’s worth of injuries, Martial is only 27 years old. There is plenty of time for him to make an impact at clubs who need a goal-scorer to lead them. While it is sad that he missed more games than anyone would have liked to see, perhaps a new home could help him revive his career.
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He has shown flashes of brilliance during his time at Old Trafford, but other factors have hampered his progress, but he has the ability to shine, if he can stay healthy.
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