Louis Saha believes Anthony Martial must adapt his game and become more ruthless in front of goal for Manchester United.
Martial switched back to the No.9 shirt for this season, a move which has been reflected by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer choosing to play the Frenchman as a central striker for the majority of games.
It's a move that has paid off with Marcus Rashford proving effective on the left flank and Martial scoring 11 goals in 23 appearances in all competitions.
But Saha, the former United striker speaking MEN Sport exclusively via BonusBetCodes wants Martial to develop his relationship with Rashford and Daniel James in Solskjaer's front three. He challenged Martial to show his finishing prowess on a more regular basis.
“It is an interesting situation with Anthony Martial," said Saha.
"When he (Martial) plays out on the wing, he is told to dribble with the ball and create chances. But, when he is playing down the middle, he is focusing on just scoring goals, he also needs to be more aggressive.
"Anthony needs to play more one-twos with Rashford and James. At the moment, he scores a lot of the same type of goals, we all know he is a good finisher, but he does not show it often enough. It would be good to see him change his game."
With Solskjaer confirming that Rashford is a major doubt for this weekend's game against Liverpool at Anfield - with a back injury - the pressure could be on Martial to supply United's goals.
The former Monaco striker famously marked his United debut with a stunning goal against Liverpool at Old Trafford in 2015.
mzeereal
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Really need to be consistent and work on his shot accuracy
mzeereal
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Martial is blessed.. he can destroy a defender career with his dribble..
TanIsRed
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ruthless like Rashford, do you watch this games or ... Rashford makes more silly mistakes in front of goal than martial, last month Rashford missed an open goal he's only above martial because of the penalties he's taking.
I know bro be like Rashford means be in front of goals and take chances as well develop his free kick skills.
Baebae
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Luis now talking some sense Martial need to be more ruthless like Rashford as well he have to keep attempting on goals.. Best of luck to Martial and the teams.. We will have glory. Sooner or later United will stand tall & other teams will fall.. #WeWillRiseAgain #WeAreUnited #ManchesterUnited Ole should go with this tactics ->
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ruthless like Rashford, do you watch this games or ... Rashford makes more silly mistakes in front of goal than martial, last month Rashford missed an open goal he's only above martial because of the penalties he's taking.
Nepimnsu
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Try this on Sunday and see whether Liverpool will not be in trouble.
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How about this. Just like we did on the first leg. It will help to buff up the defense and help our play wide against their defence and mata coming in as false Nine at times
Kkrexuke
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Martial and rashford r at the same level currently. If martial is the designated PK taken, he would be the top scorer with rashford behind him.
TanIsRed
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Luis now talking some sense Martial need to be more ruthless like Rashford as well he have to keep attempting on goals.. Best of luck to Martial and the teams.. We will have glory. Sooner or later United will stand tall & other teams will fall.. #WeWillRiseAgain #WeAreUnited #ManchesterUnited Ole should go with this tactics ->
jezabdnpyz
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he's improving bro.let us be a little bit patient.Remember he jst regained this role under solksjaer
Bruz.., Don't Get Me Wrong. I'm Just Stating The Facts. I Want Martial To Be A Success Like All Of Us Hoping He Will From The Very Beginning. It Would Be Insane For Me Wanting Him To Fail. It's Frustrating To Watch Him Play At Times.., He Don't Seem To Care At All. Hopefully He Will Gradually Improve From Now Onwards.
Buchi109
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We'll loose 4-0 iff we try this
Am telling you bro... What tha hell of a line up is that??
Buchi109
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Try this on Sunday and see whether Liverpool will not be in trouble.
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Nonsense line up... Why should greenwood start that game??... You think this a kind of child's play right? Greenwood is ghud, off the bench pays him better.
Boadprt
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Yes, this time the ex-man has talked a lot of sense! Please keep the pressure on them.
Mous1996
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This formation can do something good
mansp_81
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Just be patient with Martial... he just in action after 2 separate injuries. Hopeful he will be fit till end of season and He will bang all the opponent consistently
vecaimopty
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we look down on dalot but that guy is very good to play attack too. wanbisaka will not always over lap when dalot is ahead. that lad is very good and have a good dribbling skills
radcdlno
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Midfield is the problem we need players than can create Chances after chances so that we may know our forwards well
Duccemnuz
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Martial has already 8 goals given the amount of games he has missed. come on man the guy just doesn't get enough praise ffs
he'll definitely improve with time.
naodimotuz
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how can a striker score goals without creative Midfielders
Tuhbeklprt
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Try this on Sunday and see whether Liverpool will not be in trouble.
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We'll loose 4-0 iff we try this
Duccemnuz
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The Thing With Martial Is~~ INCONSISTENCY. Blowing Hot 🔥 In Some Occasions But Remains Cold ❄ For Most Of The Times. He Plays According To His Mood And How We Are Doing At That Particular Match Itself. If The Chips Are Down.., He Simply Disappear. To Be Frank.., Martial Is Never A Real Central Striker. He Don't Score Goals As Often As A Central Striker Should.
he's improving bro.let us be a little bit patient.Remember he jst regained this role under solksjaer
yacdekouy
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Try this on Sunday and see whether Liverpool will not be in trouble.
mikiklpsuy
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The really great goal scorers are both ruthless and driven: Martial has yet to exhibit these qualities.
jezabdnpyz
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The Thing With Martial Is~~ INCONSISTENCY. Blowing Hot 🔥 In Some Occasions But Remains Cold ❄ For Most Of The Times. He Plays According To His Mood And How We Are Doing At That Particular Match Itself. If The Chips Are Down.., He Simply Disappear. To Be Frank.., Martial Is Never A Real Central Striker. He Don't Score Goals As Often As A Central Striker Should.
TajemniczyPl
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COME ON BOYS
Lebaenprz
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Martial has already 8 goals given the amount of games he has missed. come on man the guy just doesn't get enough praise ffs