It won't work nor will it be done. The guy has made his PL by being on the left-ish and playing a free central role.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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Can't believe Jose has mentioned Martial's name about 3 times (never heard him talk that much about him
). A compliment at last! Saying he stretched the play etc etc.
). A compliment at last! Saying he stretched the play etc etc.He started three of our next four league games. Then he got injured. There’s your facts.
After he had been moved to the right.
That’s kind of my point though, if both were at the top of their game then it’s a genuine dilemma but Sanchez’s contribution has been so minimal we might as well put him there so we accommodate Martial on the left.
Is there a link for the comments or was it just on telly?Can't believe Jose has mentioned Martial's name about 3 times (never heard him talk that much about him
After the manager tried to find a way to accommodate him in the team due to his form. What a bastard he is.
Was just on telly in his post match with Sky. Don't know if you can find it somewhere.
He is right footed, why would he go to his weaker side? That's the job of our LB to go outside but guess what Young is right footed too and never wants to overlap.
This is the Martial i want to see. Gets the ball, runs at people and making things happen and not sulking around the pitch. Thought he played like he had a point to prove today and genuinely wanting to fight for his place
Accommodate is a weird word to describe shunting someone into a position he's played a handful of times in the past. The only one being accommodated was Sanchez.
Because he was dribbling right into defenders who were anticipating him going inside for the 5th time in a row.
Actually everyone was shite in the fourth game and guess what some of them retained their places despite not being as good as Martial was for the previous three matches.
But if he did go outside the defenders would have an easier job as he won't be able to do much with his left foot. This is how all top teams play, they play inverted wingers as attackers and conventional fullbacks meaning the wingers can cut inside and the fullbacks can overlap and help stretch the play. The fact that Young plays as LB is what makes Martial predictable.
It's an interesting idead but one that will never happen. Sanchez is too much of big profile to do that to him
Thanks. I'll try. Stupid stream dying.
As I said, he has delivered good passes with his left before, you are underestimating that side of his game IMO
He was moved to the right the very first game he and Sanchez played together. There was nothing wrong with his form before that. Not saying it's a bad decision as Sanchez is a better player but that imo contributed to his drop in form.
Changed the game completely when he came on.
He fought his way right into some big clubs' transfer plans. Every club could use someone with his qualities in that age category.
He should be our main left winger. It really baffles me that he's not.
Yep, that sounds like it. Think there was a little bit more as well but that's it mostly.
I'd take a central role for Sanchez as well, though that might be less likely with Herrera back in the mix. Agree it won't be done but my point was that Sanchez's current form doesn't warrant Martial not getting to play.
The difference when he came on was obvious to see. The crowd woke up when he came on. You can't underestimate the effect players like Martial had on the Arsenal team when he came on and the atmosphere in general. Straight away they took 2 steps back and it opens up opportunities for others.
Fairly standard word to use to describe what happened. He could’ve dropped him but tried to find a solution that could get the best of both. This myth that Martial was instantly dropped off the back of great form is nonsense.
It probably did. I don’t think it’s the disgrace some think though. I don’t see much crying for Rashford having to change position every game he plays.
I agree. They had a hard time when he came on. When he's playing well, he is very difficult to handle.
Why do people keep on saying Martial was moved to the right when Sanchez came when it is false.
Martial and Sanchez were alternating wings when Sanchez first came. They would spend one half on each side. A look at the average positions showed that they were both central despite not playing through the middle at all.
Martial and Sanchez were alternating wings when Sanchez first came. They would spend one half on each side. A look at the average positions showed that they were both central despite not playing through the middle at all.
What did Mourinho say about him?
Did very well I thought. Hugged the touchline, beat players and put in a few dangerous crosses into the box. Could have had two assists if Fellaini didn't hit the post and Smalling knew how to control his legs.
I really hope he has a future here.
I really hope he has a future here.
Rashford has never really cemented a spot like Martial did. It wasn't just the games directly before Sanchez was bought; from memory Martial had won three player of the month awards in the first half of the season. And that was after starting the season as a slight second choice behind Rashford on the left.
I could be wrong but I think they only swapped at halftime once. The other matches they swapped late on after it was apparent that it wasn't working and we were trying to get a break through somehow.
Well Martial's form doesn't warrant him playing ahead of Sanchez I'm sorry. The one that needs to be benched is defo Lingard
Might be our best attacker...
Game changer today IMO
Game changer today IMO
Agreed. And I think Lingard will lose his place next game.
Despite what many think, I believe Martial played himself back into the side today and will start the next game.
I gave him MOTM. Thought he changed our intensity a bit after he entered better than the rest.
He hasn't let his head drop which is good to see, thought he was lively when he came on.
Agreed. Lingard is the one that should be benched, that was my point, just play Sanchez somewhere else to get Martial on the left.
Very lively when he came on, a solid contribution. This is the Martial we all want to see. I hope he gets a start in some of the coming league games, they are pretty much a formality now anyway. He should get a chance to earn himself a spot in the XI for the final.
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