Anthony Martial may have played for Manchester United for the last time after he underwent groin surgery. United expect Martial to be sidelined for 10 weeks and the 28-year-old is out of contract in the summer.
Martial has been out for the last six weeks, initially through illness, and his agent last week revealed he required surgery on a groin problem.
The earliest Martial could be available to play again is the midweek fixture away at Chelsea the week beginning April 1. United have a one-year option on Martial's contract but have no intention of triggering it amid fitness and form problems in the last three years. READ MORE: Tuchel might want United but it remains to be seen if they would want him READ MORE: Expansion issues causing United to consider moving from Carrington A statement from United said: "Anthony Martial has completed successful surgery to address a groin complaint and will be out of action for about 10 weeks as he rehabilitates. "We wish Anthony a speedy recovery and look forward to his return." Martial has scored a meagre 19 goals since the start of the 2019-20 season and he only played in 28 of United's 62 matches last term.
Martial has not played since United were humbled 3-0 at home by Bournemouth and the Frenchman's removal that day was cheered by some United supporters.
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