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24.01.2024 - 13:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Anthony Martial may have played for Manchester United for the last time after he underwent groin surgery.
United expect Martial to be sidelined for 10 weeks and the 28-year-old is out of contract in the summer.
Martial has been out for the last six weeks, initially through illness, and his agent last week revealed he required surgery on a groin problem.
The earliest Martial could be available to play again is the midweek fixture away at Chelsea the week beginning April 1.
United have a one-year option on Martial's contract but have no intention of triggering it amid fitness and form problems in the last three years.
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A statement from United said: "Anthony Martial has completed successful surgery to address a groin complaint and will be out of action for about 10 weeks as he rehabilitates.
"We wish Anthony a speedy recovery and look forward to his return."
Martial has scored a meagre 19 goals since the start of the 2019-20 season and he only played in 28 of United's 62 matches last term.
Martial has not played since United were humbled 3-0 at home by Bournemouth and the Frenchman's removal that day was cheered by some United supporters.
United signed Martial from Monaco on transfer deadline day in September 2015 for £36million rising to £58m.
Despite a captivating first season, Martial has failed to fulfil his potential at United and he wanted to leave in the summer of 2018.
Jose Mourinho was open to letting Martial leave but a departure was blocked by United co-chairman Joel Glazer and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
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