It won't be long before we're in the midst of the transfer window once again and it looks set to be another expensive one for Manchester United.
08.03.2023 - 18:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial took part in a full training session at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon.
Martial has not started for United since playing against Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 14. He was forced off the pitch with a hip injury at half-time during that game and his only appearance since was as a substitute against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup at the beginning of February.
The 27-year-old started light, individual ball work at the end of February and he's now taken the next step in his rehabilitation, as he completed a full session with the first-team ahead of playing Real Betis.
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However, the Europa League meeting against Real Betis has come too soon for Martial and he will not be available for that game.
Giving team news to MUTV on Wednesday, Ten Hag said: "We have a strong programme, but I think we are quite good. The only disappointment is Marcel Sabitzer is not available, as well as Anthony Martial.
"Anthony Martial is back on the pitch, so we will see. For the rest, everyone is available and we are ready for the game.''
Martial, who is contracted to United until the summer of 2024, has played just over 700 minutes this season and he's been absent for the majority of this campaign due to hamstring, Achilles, back and hip injuries.
Ten Hag recently said about Martial's return: "Of course, I hope he’s on board but at this moment we’re doing really well with this set-up. When he is available then we have an extra option and a good option so give him time.
"When he’s back we’ll be happy because we will have quality extra option, hopefully for the rest of the season."
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