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2021-22 Performances


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4.9 Season Average Rating
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Such a neat player. As I said before, our neatest attacking player in the final third. Good cameo from him, especially when you consider he hasnt played in a while.
 
I really enjoyed watching a more selfless forward :lol:

You just know when he has the ball he won't shoot at every opportunity.

Didn't expect that performance. Well played Marital.
My thoughts, too.

anyone else in that position and I feel like they would have cut in and shot.martial's coolness and composure in the final third is something we're desperately lacking.
 
I’m sure some had their entire system belief shaken after United’s goal against West Ham.
Martial actually impacting the game?! And running his socks off to help create the goal??!!?
What madness is this?
 
Martial FC!!:D

Good to have a forward that can hold it and not get scared when he has to let it go.
 
I've always been a fan and dont want him to leave. Stupid not to have been using him.
 
Only our attacker who actually looks where other forwards are.
He should stay. He is our best left forward, like it or not. Just needs to play because yes, his mentality is weak
 
I really enjoyed watching a more selfless forward :lol:

You just know when he has the ball he won't shoot at every opportunity.

Didn't expect that performance. Well played Marital.

He sticks out like a sore thumb. It actually pretty strange to see an attacker trying to find his teammates.
 
It would be nice if it was 2 years ago, and he was complementing the finishers (Ronaldo, Greenwood, Cavani) or the runner (Rashford) with his link-up combined with finishing.
He's had 1.5 miserable seasons, when both his finishing and dribbling left him, the crowd hates him, and he and the manager don't like each other. As much as I like him, don't see a way back.
 
He looks noticeably slimmer to me, he's been pretty massive the last season or so.
 
Martial's close control is a thing of absolute beauty. You can question whether he has the instincts of a striker. I was screaming when Bruno slid him in on the six yard box and he turned and toed it away. However, when it comes to taking the ball to feet and committing defenders he's superb.
 
He was excellent when he came on and added some much needed urgency and technical play.

Definitely made a big impact
 
Only our attacker who actually looks where other forwards are.
He should stay. He is our best left forward, like it or not. Just needs to play because yes, his mentality is weak

Odd comment when two other forwards passed it to teammates in the same play!
 
I wanted him kicked off the pitch when he missed a half decent sitter right at the end but after properly thinking it through he exceeded expectations with his cameo.

If he can get his head right he should deserve more minutes.
 
Am i the only member of Martial FC left on caf?:)
No you're not. I'm a fan but not sure what to think nowadays as he wants to leave.

In any case, as long as he's here we need to use him if he's showing up in training and doing the business on the pitch.

Always thought he was the one player who could easily connect with others on the pitch. Probably not a number 9 though.

Glad of his contribution today.
 
His close control is second to absolutely nobody .

People only notice this when he's gone. And wonder why we don't win penalties anymore. Have 90 minutes of Martial running at a defender with that control greatly improves your chances of winning a penalty, and opens up space for other players.
 
I wanted him kicked off the pitch when he missed a half decent sitter right at the end but after properly thinking it through he exceeded expectations with his cameo.

If he can get his head right he should deserve more minutes.
He hasn't played for ages, so I would think that's anxiety.
 
People only notice this when he's gone. And wonder why we don't win penalties anymore. Have 90 minutes of Martial running at a defender with that control greatly improves your chances of winning a penalty, and opens up space for other players.
I forgot about that. Now that I think about it, quite a number of our penalties have been through him being fouled.
 
I said it a couple of weeks ago if you'd told me we could have Ronaldo and Cavani for a season but it would mean Martial left I wouldn't have taken it. I would rather we found a way to use him and keep him till next season when they'll be gone.
 
Bear with me, Martial wasn't particularly good, it was a bang average cameo. But his skillset and mentality are exactly what we are missing, he is the type of player that can help glue our attack and that without even playing at his best level.
 
Great cameo but that’s what he is, never good enough, fair play though Anthony.
 
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