MX23RW : Monday, December 23 13:43:54| >> :120:5308:5308:
[monks data]
Nottingham Forest logo
Premier League | Gameweek 20
Dec 30, 2023 at 5.30pm UK
The City Ground
Manchester United logo

Nott'm Forest
2 - 1
Man Utd

Dominguez (64'), Gibbs-White (82')
Gibbs-White (56'), Mangala (88')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Rashford (78')
Dalot (58'), Varane (59'), Garnacho (85'), Eriksen (90+9')

Anthony Martial still absent for Manchester United amid exit reports

Anthony Martial still absent for Man United amid exit reports
© Reuters
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial will again be missing for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest amid the speculation surrounding his future.

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Anthony Martial will again be missing for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.

The 28-year-old has missed Man United's last four matches in all competitions through illness, with his last appearance coming against Bournemouth on December 9.

Martial had been expected to recover for the team's final match of 2023, but Ten Hag said during his press conference on Friday that the forward was still unwell.

"Yeah, so he's unwell. He's not available," the manager told reporters when questioned on the three-week illness for the Frenchman.

Martial has featured on 19 occasions for the 20-time English champions during the 2023-24 campaign, but he has only managed two goals and two assists.

Manchester United's Anthony Martial looks dejected after the match on August 19, 2023© Reuters

The forward has one goal and one assist in 13 Premier League appearances, and there is currently widespread speculation surrounding his future at Old Trafford.

Martial's contract is due to expire next summer, and while Man United have the option to extend it for a further 12 months, it is understood that will not be the case.

As a result, the former Monaco youngster is set to leave Old Trafford in 2024, and there have been claims that he could depart during the winter transfer window.

Inter Milan are currently being linked with Martial, while it is understood that a number of Saudi Pro League clubs are keeping a close eye on his situation in Manchester.

Manchester United's Anthony Martial scores against Chelsea on May 25, 2023© Reuters

Martial made the move to Man United from Monaco in September 2015, and he has represented the club on 317 occasions, scoring 90 goals and registering 55 assists in the process.

The Frenchman has suffered with a number of fitness issues during Ten Hag's time as head coach, though, and he is now seemingly set to depart in the near future.

A January exit for Martial would leave Rasmus Hojlund as the team's only senior centre-forward, but the club are believed to be keen to add a striker during the January market.

Hojlund scored his first Premier League goal for the Red Devils in the 3-2 success over Aston Villa last time out, taking him onto six goals for the campaign, having also struck five times in the group stage of the Champions League.

ID:532451:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4115:
Written by
Matt Law
No Data Analysis info

Anthony Martial future - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Erik ten Hag

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Game History

How you voted: Nott'm Forest vs Man Utd

Nottingham Forest
20.2%
Draw
16.7%
Manchester United
63.1%
198
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee celebrates scoring against Inter Milan on October 7, 2023
Read Next:
Man United handed Zirkzee transfer blow ahead of January window
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!