Martial has scored five goals for United since his £36million move from Monaco and, with strikers in short supply at Old Trafford, Louis van Gaal can not afford to lose the Frenchman for too long. Rooney was ill after the global break. “But I have to say that because when I don’t say that then I’m arrogant”, Van Gaal was quoted as saying by the Daily Telegraph.
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“What they told me is private but we have communicated, of course”, Van Gaal said.
The 21-year-old summer signing from PSV Eindhoven has also been publicly criticised by Holland coach Danny Blind for failing to perform like a “team player” during global duty with the Dutch. It’s a matter of time. Van Gaal rightly deserves a huge amount of credit for his turnaround in form, which has only got better since Smalling’s red card against Manchester City last season. France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is available but he plans to further assess him and German worldwide Bastian Schweinsteiger before deciding whether he can select them.
‘Martial probably could have played but it’s better for him if he doesn’t’.
The trio took part in France’s friendly against Germany last Friday that was overshadowed by several explosions outside the Stade de France.
“I am very pleased but it is very fast, although it is the circumstances also”, Van Gaal said.
“For every human being in this world it’s a big blow”. Attack! Attack!’ if their team wins silverware this year.
And the United boss left his young compatriot in no doubt he must produce more if he is to be an automatic pick once again. They also have the meanest defence in the division. Two goals from the Foxes in the second half was sufficient for them to seal three points and despite a penalty from Tro Deeney in the 75 minute, it was not sufficient for him to save his side from a defeat.
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First stage? After a dismal seventh place finish under “The Chosen One”, the first stage of this process would have therefore inevitably been regaining the club’s once undisputed spot in the top four and sealing qualification for the Champions’ League.
