In a bid to reclaim his spot on the Manchester United roster, Anthony Martial has been assigned a unique training routine focused on individual fitness improvement.
Manager Erik Ten Hag has instructed the French forward to train on his own until he achieves the required level of fitness for first-team inclusion.
According to a report from Mail Sport, Martial’s absence from team training sessions is a result of a recent sickness bug that hit him last month.
Since the setback, the 28-year-old has not been able to feature in any matches, with his last appearance dating back to United’s 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth on December 9.
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Despite not suffering from any current injuries, Martial is struggling to regain peak fitness after the illness. Manager Ten Hag’s decision to isolate him for individual training is not disciplinary but a strategic move to address the player’s lack of match fitness.
Sources suggest that Martial’s exclusion from the first-team training group is due to his inability to meet the rigorous intensity and work rate demanded by the manager.
The focus on individualized training is seen as a means to accelerate Martial’s recovery and prepare him for the team’s demanding style of play.
Adding to Martial’s challenges is the fact that he is entering the final months of his contract at Old Trafford. With no new deal on the horizon, it is anticipated that the French striker will depart on a free transfer at the end of the season.
This marks a significant turn of events for Martial, who became the most expensive teenager in the Premier League when Manchester United secured his services from Monaco for £36 million nine years ago.
As the clock ticks down on his contract, Martial faces a crucial period in his career. The success of his individual training program could not only determine his future at Manchester United but also impact his overall football trajectory.
