Had a very good half against Spurs
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That left-footed shot onto the post was class. He looks like he’s relishing the chance to be a CF again.
Give him that no.9 shirt back.
Exactly, plus play him upfront. I am really excited about his attitude and desire so far this pre-season. How shit he was treated as soon as last manager came and at the pre-season of last year.
I was watching this on youtube, and all i can say is "Fcuking Mourinho"
I don't think Mourinho messed him up that much, he just didn't develop him. Mourinho's never been the type of manager to coach our players attacking players to every little detail- he said he wants them to essentially think on the spot in the final third.
LVG however controlled almost every single aspect of how we played. Most times Martial received the ball (which was most of the time, because he was our only good player) he was in a very similar situation so he knew who would be where at what times etc which is why he looked a lot better back then.
He was so great to watch. He's still definitely got that in him, he looked similar to this against Tottenham.
In that video his first thought is turn and get running at the defender with speed. Far too often in the last year or 2 he's been happy to hold the ball standing still and try to work a 1-2 or just pass backwards.
I don't know if he lacked fitness or he's had it coached out of him, but if we can get that Martial back he'd be unstoppable.
Agree. I think it really impacted him, having it stripped away to be given to a temporary mercenary - Zlatan’s a prick for demanding/accepting it.
LVG would've turned him into the best player in the league by now if he had stayed . He was crazy good in that first season. Pity he fecked up the rest of the team and had to be sacked.
His Instagram name is still “martial_9”
Should have Zlatan fly back bend the knee and present him with the number 9 shirt.
Looking better day by day in new role
His workrate has come on leaps and bounds. Looks fitter than head ever been.
Yeah that’s been one of the highlight of pre-season for me. Didn’t know he had it in him.
New signing. What is he taking as a mood booster?
He always has little spells of looking lively and interested. Had a couple under Jose. Another when Ole took over.
Plus whoever out of him and Rashford gets shunted to the wing seems to insist on playing like an idiot. They're clearly both capable of playing well out wide so it's quite annoying. Rashford turns on Ronaldo mode (he's found a way for this to be a bad thing) while Martial just wants to constantly cut inside at the speed of a sloth. Meanwhile whichever one is up top magically regains their footballing ability and brain functionality.
Plus whoever out of him and Rashford gets shunted to the wing seems to insist on playing like an idiot. They're clearly both capable of playing well out wide so it's quite annoying. Rashford turns on Ronaldo mode (he's found a way for this to be a bad thing) while Martial just wants to constantly cut inside at the speed of a sloth. Meanwhile whichever one is up top magically regains their footballing ability and brain functionality.
His movement has improved greatly in this pre-season. Hopefully, he keeps it up.
Work rate has definitely improved. Also seems to be willing to make runs in the channels. By the way, was yesterday the first time he has ever made a sliding challenge?
He looks super motivated to be the man that leads our attack.
I hope we start our season with him as a 9 with James on the right to give us width and balance
I hope we start our season with him as a 9 with James on the right to give us width and balance
He had decent game, his work rate has improved a lot. Slide tackle was the highlight of the match, never seen him doing that before.
Hopefully he will keep up the motivation for entire season. His off the ball work was impressive.
Hopefully he will keep up the motivation for entire season. His off the ball work was impressive.
One game against Kristenlund and he's the next Messi again 
Hyperbole.One game against Kristenlund and he's the next Messi again
One game against Kristenlund and he's the next Messi again
One post where anyone said even close to that?
Almost every post is about his work rate and off the ball movement.
Hyperbollox, more like...
We shall see. I'm not getting my hopes high
Martial always had it and was happy with the number 9 shirt before it was taken from him. Went into a bit of a sulk but I'm sure he will show again how good he can be if he was played there.
If there was any doubt about who our number 9 should be moving forward. This with other endless stats show you why Rashford should be the one on the LW if faced with a decision with Martial in the XI
Martial does well when surrounded by other top players. He had a very good understanding when Rooney was around. Now he just gets frustrated easily when he has to rely on lingard feeding him. I really do think he has a mentality problem. At certain points of the game yesterday you could see a sigh from him when lingard held on to the ball for too long or when he wasn't being picked out quick enough. When dybala and fernandes arrive you will see better output from him. Dybala, Pogba, Bruno and mata providing support is a win.
If there was any doubt about who our number 9 should be moving forward. This with other endless stats show you why Rashford should be the one on the LW if faced with a decision with Martial in the XI
That literally shows nothing. Martial is good finisher but he generally doesn't attempt many shots so being good finisher means he will top this list always. Compare it with Ronaldo and he will be way down on the list.
What does "chance" even mean?
Could all be fools gold but I fancy Martial to have a big goalscoring season up front. I think he'll be around the 20 goal mark which is much needed.
Give him #9 back too
Give him #9 back too
This shows Martial is a good finisher. That's it.
If there was any doubt about who our number 9 should be moving forward. This with other endless stats show you why Rashford should be the one on the LW if faced with a decision with Martial in the XI
If there was any doubt about who our number 9 should be moving forward. This with other endless stats show you why Rashford should be the one on the LW if faced with a decision with Martial in the XI
It doesn't say much. Everyone knows Rashford shoots from ridiculous distance and angles whereas Martial doesn't. So his conversion will be obviously better than others who takes many shots from distance.
Please give him the #9 back when Lukaku leaves United!
Guys I need help. Im about to buy martials jersey with his number 11. Do you think they will change it before the season starts? Cant wait past today also.
Lukaku seems like a goner so i personally think he will get his number 9 back.
My sister is in london about to buy it. I have to go with my gut and stick with 11 right?
Up to you mate, i think he will get 9.
But even if, who cares? You show support to Martial
Or just buy a better player's jersey, either way.
This is simple. Just ask her if she can get them to print Martial-FC and leave the number blank.
What other better player is there? Definitely not getting pogba’s after his desire to leave.
De Gea, Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Smalling, Pogba, McTominay, Rashford...
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