Anthony Martial

Erik ten Hag has given an update on the availability and recovery of Manchester United forward Anthony Martial.

Then we will be happy because we have a quality option extra for the rest of the season.” Let’s give him the time and we will see when he is back. When he is available, we will have another option, a good option.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted there is no firm return date in sight for injured striker Anthony Martial.

“Let’s give him the time and we will see when he is back. When he is available, we will have another option, a good option. When he does return, he needs to stay fit, and this is at the forefront of Ten Hag’s explanation. “We [have to] give him the time and I hope he is on board but first, in this moment, we are doing really well in this set-up. Instead the manager is preaching patience, and wants to play the long game, giving Martial as much time as he needs to get to 100 per cent. He described Martial as ‘quality’ and believes the French forward will be worth the wait.

The Frenchman has suffered five separate injuries during the ongoing campaign for United. He has already missed 28 games for the club across all competitions.

“Let’s give him the time and we will see when he is back. Ten Hag has now hinted that Martial may not return to action until April. When he is available, we will have another option, a good option. He has already missed 28 games for the club across all competitions. [perfect striker](https://manutdnews.com/erik-ten-hag-says-martial-is-man-utds-best-finisher-opens-the-door-for-van-de-beek-exit/) for him with his hold-up play and pressing, but the Frenchman has failed to stay unscathed. It will be interesting to see whether the Frenchman can remain injury free for the rest of the season. [really important](https://manutdnews.com/we-need-him-erik-ten-hag-admits-anthony-martial-is-really-important-for-man-utd/)‘ player in the squad, but United could decide to cash in on him if he cannot get over his fitness concerns. Then we will be happy because we have a quality option extra for the rest of the season.” Martial is currently nursing a nagging hip problem and Ten Hag has refused to provide a suitable timescale for his return to the playing field for the Red Devils. “We [have to] give him the time and I hope he is on board but first, in this moment, we are doing really well in this set-up. Speaking to reporters yesterday, the Dutch tactician did not confirm whether Martial could be involved for United before the international break on March 20. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is unsure whether Anthony Martial could be available for first-team action before the international break this month.

The embargoed section of the pre-match press conference ended up drawing Erik ten Hag's ire somewhat, with the manager not appreciating the lack of ...

“I think it was the press conference for West Ham United so it’s only about this we have to talk about.” United are the only English side left in four competitions, including the one they have won but on the prospect of winning four trophies Ten Hag said, “That is for fans. That is all we have to talk about.” We have to focus on the next game. “Let’s give him [Martial] the time and we will see when he is back. Wout Weghorst was brought in to cover for the oft-injured Martial and the manager was asked if he was interested in signing him, as well as Marcel Sabitzer, on permanent deals, to which he replied, “I think it is much too quick [to decide]. First, we are in this season and that is where the focus has to be. when I see the fight in the dressing room it’s not like we are satisfied with this. When he is available, we will have another option, a good option.” “What I have heard around me and when I see the comments… The manager addressed concerns of post-trophy complacency and challenged his players to avoid that trap, saying, “Of course, the players have to take responsibility for that first. “In my experience in Ajax, when we dropped out of Europe the levels went down and when you are in it gives energy, Yes, I think.

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag hopes that Anthony Martial will be back on the field before the March internationals.

"Let's give him the time and we will see when he is back. When he is available, we will have another option, a good option. "I hope (he can return before the March internationals) but I won't give a prospective [time], or an expectation about that," Ten Hag told reporters.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has provided a fresh update on the fitness of Anthony Martial.

"Let's give him the time and we will see when he is back. When he is available, we will have another option, a good option. [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lZFUvfKzQn5WdXCDntHDk?si=ee6288bca00d4874) to listen to the podcast!