Yes because his performance on the left wing is the same chance as being made to play as a striking partner next to Lukaku.
Nope forget it - give it to Lingard instead. Jesus.
Forget martial - why wasn't Rashford played upfront next to Lukaku instead of Lingard?
Do we ever play in striking partnerships? If not then why the hell do we continue to not use actual strikers in striking partnerships.
Absolutely diabolical management of a decent player - not overtly damn world class but has the ability to get 13 goals a season at the very least if he was played in a position that allows him to do so.
It really is not so complicated.
We go the whole preseason playing 352, revert back to 433 get demolished & then turn back to 352 playing one striker and an extra midfielder in defence.
I'd say give us the day as winners in supporting martial - you don't have much of a chance today.
perhaps if he had tried a bit last week he would have got the nod. lingard didn't start last week either but at least came on and tried and put some effort in, and was rewarded with a starting spot last night. and he was one of our better performers. Rashford has been poor for some time too, so I don't really see why either Martial or Rashford particularly deserves a starting spot, definitely not over Lingard.
Jose has questions to answer too with a formation and starting 11 that changes every week, but the players have to take some responsibility too - Martial in particular. he clearly wants out and isn't being a professional footballer when he puts the shirt on as a result. unacceptable really. he clearly isn't giving two shits in training either.