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‘He has real talent’: Paul Scholes backs Manchester United forward Anthony Martial to score ‘many goals’ after impressive performance against Omonia in the Europa League
- Anthony Martial was on the scoresheet for Manchester United against Omonia
- The French forward scored one minute after being substituted on the pitch
- Former United star Paul Scholes has supported him to continue his good form
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Anthony Martial has been praised by former club players Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves for his impact in Manchester United’s win over Cypriot Omonia in the Europa League.
The French forward made an immediate impression when he scored the leading goal for the Red Devils just one minute after being introduced as a second half substitute.
United won the game 3-2 as Marcus Rashford scored the other two goals for the club, despite trailing in the first half.
Anthony Martial continued his brace against Man City with another Europa League goal
Martial was loaned out to LaLiga side Sevilla last season and his days at Manchester United seemed numbered, but under Erik ten Hag he made an impression on the pitch.
The 26-year-old has scored three goals and assisted one more time in his three appearances in all competitions this season, but has struggled with niggling injuries that cut his time on the chances of being picked.
Scholes was pleased with Martial’s performance and believes he can continue to score goals for the club.
Former Manchester Unites star Paul Scholes has insisted Martial can score ‘a lot of goals’
Martial found the net against Omonia within a minute of being put on the pitch
Speaking of BT Sport, Scholes said: “He came on and he was loud, did everything, walked behind and he did the kind of finish you expect from Martial. I think every United fan knows he has real talent and we need to see that more often.
“He has had a quiet 18 months due to injuries and on loan. There is potential for him to score a lot of goals for Manchester United, I just hope he can take his chance now.”
Owen Hargreaves was also impressed with Martial, insisting that he needs confidence to play his best football.
Owen Hargreaves (pictured) was happy to see Martial play forward and on the move
The former Bayern Munich midfielder wants to see Martial play forward and not with his back to goal, because he thinks that’s when he’s at his best.
He said: “He’s the kind of player who needs confidence, when he’s got it, he’s a handful, he’s a good player and I think he’s good when he’s moving and moving forward.
“Marcus (Rashford) and Martial are very good at that. When they have their backs to the game and have to be a wallflower, they don’t like that, they want to be on the move and run up to people.”
Heading into Sunday’s game against Everton, Scholes was eager to see a front three of Martial, Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo after their head-to-head game against Omonia.
Scholes supported Rashford (left) Ronaldo (right) and Martial (center) was United’s front three
This was despite Ronaldo struggling in front of goal against the Cypriot side, but his former team-mate is confident the Portuguese star can end his goal drought.
He said: ‘I can Sunday, I feel like there aren’t many games Cristiano (Ronaldo) can play in, and I think against Everton could be one of them because he doesn’t have to run. everywhere and in the channels.
‘If he has two broad boys who have goals in them’ [either side]like Martial and Rashford, they were more dangerous and can go either way.
“It wasn’t quite Ronaldo’s night, he missed a few chances, but that won’t last long with him, and I think if he gets the chances on Sunday, he will score.”