Manchester United winger Anthony Martial can become one of the best players in England if he realises his potential, according to Nemanja Matic.
The France international has forced his way back into the team under Jose Mourinho, and has scored four goals in his last three Premier League matches.
Martial’s latest goal came in the 2-1 victory over Everton, winning a first half penalty before netting the important second goal after the break with a curling strike.
The impressive run of form comes amid talks over a new contract for the 22-year-old, who has rejected United’s latest contract offer according to reports.
Matic has been impressed by Martial’s recent form but concedes he needs consistency in the future.
“Anthony is a great player and he needs to understand that,” he said. “He needs more confidence.
“He is still young and I think if he continues to score in the next games he will get that.
“If he reaches his top level he can be one of the best players in the league for sure. Sometimes I don’t think he understands how good he is.
“Sometimes he is quick, he is good with the ball, he can run. He has everything that a Manchester United football player needs. Sometimes I don’t think he understands that.
“If I had his ability with the ball and I was as quick as him then I wouldn’t pass to anyone and I would score every game!”
Though Martial’s deal is due to run out in 2019 a clause exists which allows United to extend the contract by another 1 year.
Mourinho was ready to allow Martial leave in the summer but the United board opted to keep him at the club.
“To be serious, he does need more confidence and this comes with results,” Matic said.
“When you don’t have results it is very difficult for players to have that high confidence.
“If we can get results over the next few games and improve as a team he will show that he is very important for us.
“The manager speaks with him about it. I have told him once.
“But he is a great person and a great guy and I am happy for him that he is scoring. It is great.
Click below to follow us for more football updates…
Facebook – @Livesoccerupdates
Twitter – @Lsoccerupdates
Instagram – @Lsoccerupdates
Would you like to receive football updates for free?
WhatsApp the word NEWS to + 2349034642498
“The quality is there, and he just needs to be more consistent. I am glad we have him in the team.
“In football and in life you have difficult times and you have to get back on track and that is exactly what he is doing.”
