Anthony Martial will once again be absent from the upcoming Manchester United match, specifically the FA Cup final, and the signs were already evident following their last Premier League match.
Anthony Martial's season has come to an end, as confirmed by Manchester United, with fans speculating that he pulled his hamstring during Erik ten Hag's speech, resulting in his absence from the FA Cup final.
Unfortunately, Martial will not be able to participate in the upcoming match against Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday (June 3) due to a hamstring injury. According to a statement from United, the strain occurred towards the end of their final Premier League game against Fulham last weekend.
Subsequent evaluations have revealed a muscle tear. Martial entered the game as a substitute during the second half of the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford. However, fans have humorously suggested that he sustained the injury while listening to Ten Hag's post-match address to the crowd.
While Erik ten Hag addressed the crowd, Anthony Martial was observed clutching his left leg, prompting a supporter to tweet, "He pulled his hamstring during ETH's speech, didn't he ffs."
Another fan commented, "So he tore his hamstring just from being spoken to!? Made of glass!" Meanwhile, a third individual argued, "Definitely can't rule out that theory. It's Martial."
In a humorous tone, a fourth person quipped, "He heard 'these players will give everything' and said nahh," while a fifth supporter echoed, "Brother heard ETH say the final is going to be a war and was like 'nah, count me out'."
During Erik ten Hag's speech, Martial was visibly seen clutching his injured hamstring, as depicted in the Optus Sports image.
Expressing frustration, a sixth person exclaimed, "Hope it's true, and he gets sold this summer. He's an absolute joke." According to transfermarkt, Martial has missed 27 games this season due to various injury issues. Despite making 29 appearances across all competitions, mostly as a substitute, he has managed to score nine goals and provide three assists. With only a year left on his contract, it appears likely that he could be on his way out of the club.
While there is an option to extend his contract for an additional 12 months, Manchester United may choose to capitalize on the 27-year-old forward sooner rather than later. Ten Hag is reportedly targeting a striker in the transfer window, with Harry Kane at the top of his wishlist. However, Tottenham Hotspur seems determined to keep hold of their star player.
