The problem with Martial isn't talent. It's application, or in his case, a lack of application. That's what most people complaining about him are saying. He did stroll around, again, when brought on yesterday. Yes, the rest of the team had tired and was sitting back a bit more, but that's no excuse. He should be coming on in a big game with a chip on his shoulder having been left out, willing to prove that he shouldn't be left out in future. Harass the back line, sprint around for 15 minutes, you're a professional athlete and should be able to manage that. Instead, he just ambles around. And doesn't exactly give us anything when we do manage to get the ball to him. He needs a long stint on the bench, none of this rubbish about not being given enough time, being a forum scapegoat. It's March FFS. And he's been rubbish all year. But people want him to "play himself into form". Madness, let's just let top 4 fall by the wayside so we can let a talented underachiever get back to his top level .. for 2 games before he does his usual disappearing act for the next 4. Lather, rinse, repeat.
He's 25 now. He's talented, but lazy and inconsistent. He's never going to be top class. Fine as bench option, but we need a significant upgrade.
