Promising.
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- Assists
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He was simply too often isolated tonight. If the rest of our players would actually get their asses into motion instead of standing statically in their positions or actually spot some of his runs, something might come of his play but the way our team is currently playing he has to show a bit more of the magic he showed against Liverpool to get another goal with this team behind him.
Did well. Seriously talented player.
Agreed, done better than I expected. We look different with a guy who has pace and great control up front.
It'll never happen but would love to see him up top with Rooney
I miss 4-4-2
I miss 4-4-2
There were promising signs of link up play with him and Depay which was encouraging till the latter kind of started messing up.
Very very encouraging.
He looked good tonight, definitely showed some very positive signs.
Would like to see this once:
Rooney
Martial------Mata------Depay
Martial------Mata------Depay
One of the few positives from tonight. He's going to be quite a player.
The composure he has when he's been attacked by defenders from all sides is fantastic. His touch isn't bad either.
The composure he has when he's been attacked by defenders from all sides is fantastic. His touch isn't bad either.
I have to say from what I've seen so far, he is promising. I enjoyed him and Memphis linking up and I hope they can build upon that.
His hold-up play and composure reminds me of Benzema.
Looks a serious talent.
Looks a serious talent.
Encouraging display. He looks a little bit like a player.
You can't just decide yourself that you're unbiased. That's a bit like those scousers who go on about how humble they are, not realising it's one of the least humble things ever to declare yourself so humble.
I don't mind different opinions. Just don't embarrass yourself with the unbiased stuff.
I knew the play reminded of someone!!!
Memphis was the only player looking to play him to feet, why the rest of the guys didnt do that I will never know.
I like the look of M&M.
Hope he keeps his place. I'd be willing to put up with a few average performances in order to speed up his integration into the side. He has everything we're looking for in a centre forward. Just needs experience
You can't just decide yourself that you're unbiased. That's a bit like those scousers who go on about how humble they are, not realising it's one of the least humble things ever to declare yourself so humble.
I don't mind different opinions. Just don't embarrass yourself with the unbiased stuff.
Ok but im still going to defend being accused of being bias when im not actually being biased! Smalling had an excellent game, Schweinsteiger did, Shaw did until the injury, I was just of the opinion that he looked isolated and whilst trying to do something special gave it away. No need for people to take such offence to it its not saying hes a bad player!
The way he can bring others into play, runs into space and that he can move with the ball is just brilliant. He will be a star, no doubt! Shame there is not much service for him tonight
I thought he did well, we didn't have anyone playing any balls to him to run onto and PSV played very deep, but his hold-up play and link ups were very good, plus he can actually turn his man and run with the ball, some of the link-ups with him and Memphis were the nights only real positive.
For me he needs to start, Id even play Rooney in behind him, think it could work well tbh.
I actually liked him today. There's definite touch of nonchalant class to him.
Some good touches and hold up too though could have done better on other occasions. Also like how he drifts around.
Some good touches and hold up too though could have done better on other occasions. Also like how he drifts around.
This guy is incredibly good with his feet and can think quickly and be tidy in possession which is a very very great trait for us to see.
The only possitive today, he was stuck upfront and probably instructed not to go left , i think he should be given more freedom. Hold up play, first touch, strength all are great. He can pass too and create good oppertunities, the best raw materials are their, we just need a better coach to get him to the level he potentially can.
I think reverting back to a classic 442 with him and rooney up top would be very nice.
His performance was one of the good things tonight, led the line really well. Understandable that he faded towards the end, the whole damn team did.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Will be interesting to see what happens when Rooney is fit.
Looking forward to seeing more.
Will be interesting to see what happens when Rooney is fit.
Yep, with Memphis and Young either side.
Looking forward though we will need a better #10 and a replacement for Young. Goetze and Bale next summer please!
Memphis and Martial were the real bright points for me. Very encouraged to see what they can do together.
His link up play and holding up the ball is really encouraging. There were promising signs of an understanding developing with Memphis also. The team failed to get it into him enough though.
I want to see him in the team even when Rooney returns.
Thought he was good until Fellaini came on and we lost all momentum and then Martial faded a bit. His link up with Memphis tonight was positive as well.
Thought he was good until Fellaini came on and we lost all momentum and then Martial faded a bit. His link up with Memphis tonight was positive as well.
iirc, it's only his 6th full game.
Eh? He rarely gave it away In fact most occasions he played someone into a goal scoring opportunity! What more did you expect from him then? Man if that was poor for a teenager in his first start your clearly here on a wind up!
Made the mistake of wading into the postmatch thread right after the final whistle. Christ, some absolute nutters come out the woodwork.
Yep. They linked well at times too despite him having just arrived.
I really like the look of Martial. He will give the ball away and it was a difficult game to take defenders on and run, but he seems a very complete player. His technical skills are clear, but he also seems very strong and capable of centre forward play.
I'd be tempted to put Rooney in as a number 10 when he returns. A player like Martial is very different to what we've had for awhile.
you want to avoid the last 20 minutes of the matchday thread like a plague.
Yep. Very promising.
You very well might not be, but by calling yourself unbiased you open yourself up to ridicule. Just offer an opinion, don't try to put that opinion on a pedestal it clearly doesn't deserve.
I personally thought it was a very promising performance and he looked to already be building a good understanding with some of his teammates, especially Memphis who he played into good scoring positions on a couple of occasions.
Obviously I'm totally unbiased so my opinion is worth more than anyone else's.
Was impressed by how unfazed and comfortable he was starting up top on his own. Very strong and linked up well.
Very composed and encouraging performance from him.
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