Anthony Martial: "I know I can perform better."

News Desk
Oct 17, 2016
2 min read

Anthony Martial has not started under Mourinho since his calf injury in the 3-1 defeat vs Watford.

He'd been in poor form and came off the bench twice before replicating his debut antics and scoring a goal vs Stoke City.

He also saw some football action and was featured as a substitute by Didier Deschamps during for France during the international break.

Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring against Stoke - his first league goal this season was an eerie replica of his debut goal for Manchester United.

Reports later emerged that the Mourinho had been protecting him because he was undergoing some personal problems... but now it seems he might be getting past that and admits he's focusing on improving aspects of his game:

“I don’t think you have seen the true Martial at Man United yet. I know I can perform better, I know I can do more. But I’m convinced this season can be my year. It’s a feeling I have,” he said.

“It’s a big season for me and I want to be better than last year. I have many aspects of my game I need to improve and that’s what I am focusing on."

Martial Added:

“When I look back, I think I could have done more last season, but I have to be positive.

I didn’t think I’d play so quickly and get a regular place at my age. It is not easy to arrive in a different country and adapt quickly, but I think I’m getting there and I’m proud of that.

But I want to be even better this season."

“These big games. I think that this year there are many teams in the title race — [Manchester] City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Leicester, Chelsea and ourselves could all be there. “But there can only be one champion, so every game is really important.”