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Apr302019 by JBNo Comments

Furious Solskjaer slams Martial over attitude in front of team-mates

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Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly blasted Anthony Martial in front of his team-mates for his attitude after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea. The France international was left out of the team that picked up a point against Chelsea on Sunday and his manager chose to bring on Alexis Sanchez instead of Martial in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As reported by Daily Mail after the draw, Solskjaer slammed the Frenchman in the dressing room in front of his United colleagues over the lack of effort he has been offering. United fans also publicly criticized the forward after footage emerged of Martial putting in no effort in warm-up before the Chelsea match. United chiefs have beome worried with Martial’s lack of motivation si...

Dec182018 by JBNo Comments

Anthony Martial’s agent ‘very pessimistic’ about new United deal

Premier League, Transfer Info

Anthony Martial's agent has cast doubt on the possibility of the France international signing a long-term deal with Manchester United. Martial's contract was due to expire next summer but Sky Sports reported last month the club had activated a one-year extension clause to keep the Frenchman until at least 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The player's representative Philippe Lamboley, however, has cast doubt over a new contract being agreed and confirmed current discussions are at a stalemate. He told French radio station RMC: "I am very pessimistic about discussions going positively. "They have already sent us offers that do not meet our expectations, starting on bases very far from our wishes. "We are far from agreement, for the time being."...

Nov232018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho slams Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw for lacking character

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has criticised Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Luke Shaw for lack of ‘character’ at Manchester United. The United manager has already admitted this campaign that he has been unhappy with the attitude of certain players in the squad and publicly questioned the reaction shown by some of his players in the after their 3-1 loss to West Ham in September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Mourinho has now taken a direct swipe at United’s younger players by calling them ‘spoilt kids’ who have ‘an easier environment’ compared to the previous generation. In an interview with Univision , when asked what his young players at United are lacking, Mourinho said: ‘They are lacking maturity. ‘And let me be clear when I say maturity,...

Oct302018 by JBNo Comments

Nemanja Matic: ‘Martial does not understand how good he is’

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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. “Ant...

Aug22018 by JBNo Comments

Martial breaks silence after bust-up with Mourinho

Premier League

Anthony Martial has broken his silence on his absence from Manchester United’s pre-season after Mourinho hit out at the French forward. The 22-year-old left United’s tour last month for the birth of his second child, and has yet to report to Carrington for training. United are reportedly ready to fine Anthony Martial up to £180,000 for failing to train during his time away from the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rumours of a major bust-up with Mourinho refuse to fade away and come in the midst of Martial’s efforts to leave United. Mourinho aimed a veiled swipe at Martial on Wednesday, and the France international returned the favour later that same day. He said: ‘Thank you all for your posts. My little Swan is fine, for the mom it was harde...

Jul262018 by JBNo Comments

Anthony Martial edges closer to Manchester United exit after flying home early from tour

Transfer Info, Premier League

Anthony Martial is edging closer to a Manchester United exit after the forward decided to leave the club’s tour early. The France international has returned to Paris to be at the birth of his son, but Jose Mourinho is unhappy about the late notice that was given and the club have failed to confirm or deny whether he received permission to do so. Telegraph Sport reports that Martial is unlikely to return to the United States and this is seen as an attempt to try to force a way out of the club, even if the motivation to leave was understandable. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, Chris Smalling has conceded he does not understand his omission from England’s World Cup squad but says no damage has been done to his morale. United are heavily linke...

Jul232018 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho fires warning to Anthony Martial amid Chelsea transfer link

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho warned Anthony Martial that "you cannot do whatever you want in life" as the Frenchman eyes an exit from the club. Martial has been linked with a move away after his agent revealed the 22-year-old was ready to leave in search of more first team opportunities. The France international grew frustrated toward the end of the 2017-18 season after finding his chances limited after the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martial started Thursday's 1-1 draw with America and the former Monaco player was in the line-up again on Sunday as United played out a goalless stalemate against San Jose Earthquakes. Asked about Martial – who struggled in the game and the comments made by his agent,...

Jun132018 by JBNo Comments

Anthony Martial’s agent confirms he wants to quit Manchester United

Transfer Info, Premier League

Anthony Martial's agent has confirmed that the forward wants to leave Manchester United after falling out of favour under Jose Mourinho. The forward was a bit-part player under the Portuguese manager in United's 2017/18 campaign, and that led to him missing out on France's squad for the World Cup in Russia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His agent Philippe Lamboley says that the 22-year-old who signed from Monaco in the summer of 2015 - now wants to leave the club. "After thinking about all the possibilities and settings, Anthony wants to leave Manchester United," Lamboley told RMC Sport . "Anthony is sad about his situation at Manchester. "He loves the club and the fans, he showed it for three years. Without the great support from the fans, he w...

May222018 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd make decision on letting Martial move to Chelsea or Arsenal

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United are willing to let Anthony Martial go this transfer summer but will not listen to offers from their Premier League rivals. Martial has failed to kick on during his two years with Jose Mourinho and Alexis Sanchez’s arrival has pushed him down the pecking order. The Frenchman had been in talks to sign a new contract at Old Trafford but he hasn’t scored since Sanchez arrived and could not make France’s World Cup squad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all interested in Martial and have been monitoring his situation at Old Trafford. Mourinho wants to sell the winger but the club have decided he will not be allowed to join a rival in England, according to the Daily Mail. United’s decision will be a bi...

May182018 by JBNo Comments

Deschamps explains why he left Lacazette and Martial out of France’s World Cup squad

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Didier Deschamps says he omitted both Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Martial from France World Cup squad because there is too many striking options to choose from. Both players were left on the stand-by lift for this summer’s World Cup in Russia, despite the Arsenal forward scoring eight goals in his last 10 appearances after returning from injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martial’s absence was less surprising, as he has fallen out of favour under Jose Mourinho in recent weeks and even picking up a knee injury ahead of the FA Cup final. Both players had impressed in friendlies against Germany at the end of last year, but Deschamps felt they were surplus to requirements given the abundance of firepower France has. Deschamps told reporters: ‘Th...