Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gives update on Anthony Martial injury situation

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Erik ten Hag is unsure if Anthony Martial will play again for Manchester United before the March international fortnight. United have up to six fixtures before the spring internationals and Martial has missed 28 of United's 40 games this season through five separate injuries.

The 27-year-old has been sidelined for four weeks with a hip injury but has started individual training sessions and did some ball work during last week's open session at Carrington. Also read: Two United players doubts for West Ham tie However, Martial has not started for United since the Manchester derby on January 14 and he last completed 90 minutes in a Premier League match in January 2021.

United are aiming to sell Martial in the summer to partly finance a move for a new goalscorer and Ten Hag clarified "except Anthony Martial, the availability from all the players is there". "I hope but I don’t give an expectation about that," Ten Hag said of a possible Martial return within the next two-and-a-half weeks. "Let him do his work.

Several times now then he drops back too quickly. Give him the time. "Of course, I hope he’s on board but at this moment we’re doing really well with this set-up.