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Solskjaer is a big reason behind Anthony Martial’s recent revival, club insiders
state.
The Manchester United and France winger appears to have
flicked a switch in the last few weeks, producing the type of form which has
left his manager purring with approval.
Martial wanted out of Old Trafford last summer and a
potential move to Inter Milan was being touted for the former Monaco starlet,
who arrived in 2015 relatively unknown despite the £37m transfer fee.
The Frenchman took his goals tally to 15 this season with an
impudent finish in Sunday’s 3-0 win over struggling Watford – his third goal in
seven days after also finding the back of the net against Chelsea and Club
Brugge.
Martial is just two goals short of equalling his best tally
for a season at United, suggesting the player has finally got his head down
after agitating earlier for the exit door.
And United insiders have stated Martial has forged a decent
‘working understanding’ with his manager following a series of chats at the
turn of this year.
Martial has responded to the Norwegian’s arm around the
shoulder and there is plenty of renewed optimism he will not be seeking a move
elsewhere this summer.
Solskjaer insists he will continue to demand more from
Martial during the remaining months of the season, with his United team now
just three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League table.
Meanwhile, former United and France striker Louis Saha has
challenged Martial to maintain a killer instinct in front of goal.
He told MEN Sport: “He now has to focus on things that
will definitely work. It’s not just about having a style and being nice to look
at.
“He needs to be more of a killer, and I think he has
done that in the last few games. Definitely, since coming back from injury,
there has been an improvement.”
– TEAMtalk media
