Erik ten Hag gives injury update on Manchester United striker Anthony Martial
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to put a timeframe on Anthony Martial returning to fitness after an injury sidelined him for their Premier League opener on Sunday afternoon.
Martial, 26, faced an uncertain future at Old Trafford this summer. However, after netting three goals in four games during their pre-season programme, the Frenchman earned himself a chance at redemption.
Due to wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo missing out on tour, Martial was poised and ready to face Brighton on Sunday afternoon, but an injury forced him out of the opener.
It was a late setback for United in their preparations as Christian Eriksen was deployed as a false nine, flanked by Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford. READ MORE: Player ratings as Fred and McTominay poor Ronaldo later entered the fray with United two down at that point.
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