Anthony Martial struggled against Arsenal (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Manchester Untied legend Roy Keane was critical of Erik ten Hag’s claim that Anthony Martial was ‘very good’ against Arsenal.
The Frenchman lasted just over an hour at the Emirates as United suffered their second defeat in three matches.
Martial managed a shot on target in the second half but that was his only contribution of note as the striker struggled to get into the game.
Rasmus Hojlund, who replaced Martial, proved far more of a handful for Arsenal’s defence during his impressive cameo.
But Ten Hag claimed he was happy with Martial’s performance in an interview with Sky after the game.
Ten Hag praised Martial (Picture: Getty)
‘I think Anthony Martial, a very good performance, so I was pleased,’ said Ten Hag.
However, Keane – who has been a vocal critic of Martial – said the striker ‘didn’t have a kick’.
‘Look at Martial, the manager praised him, I don’t think he had a kick. He didn’t do too much,’ said Keane.
United take on Brighton at Old Trafford after the international break, when Ten Hag will hope to have some players available again.
Mason Mount is expected to be fit, while Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof are expected to shake off knocks.
Raphael Varane could return in October, while Luke Shaw is a long-term absentee.
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