Erik ten Hag believes Antony can emulate Arjen Robben at Manchester United after he ended his Premier League goal drought.
01.04.2023 - 08:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There are a number of juxtapositions when it comes to Anthony Martial's role in the Manchester United team.
The Frenchman has played just 14 of the club's 46 matches this season due to numerous setbacks - yet still is in a position to be Erik ten Hag's number one striker. He hasn't completed 90 minutes this season, but has a goal or assist every cumulative 90 minutes. He's hardly been on the pitch this term, but when he has been he’s produced some excellent football.
So who knows what to expect should Martial return to the squad against Newcastle United on Sunday after three months on the sidelines. Even if he plays no part against the Magpies, he can still fulfil Erik ten Hag’s wish in the coming fortnight.
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Wout Weghorst has done a job in Martial’s absence since his January arrival but has failed to light the touch-paper. He has just two goals in 18 stars - Martial has six in nine - and United have felt his absence.
They will also miss the presence of Casemiro in midfield for the next three league matches. He served the first of his four-game ban when United defeated Fulham 3-1 in the FA Cup quarter-finals just before the international break.
It means his next match will be against Sevilla in the first leg of the Europa League quarters later this month. By that time, United could have Christian Eriksen back too.
Club doctors reckoned, all being well, the Dane could be back for early April following his ankle injury in January. The player recently revealed he is back on the grass in a positive update for United fans.
The next handful of games will likely come too soon for a return but he might make the cut for Sevilla on April 13 in what would be a
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