Published 21:50 IST, February 20th 2020

Paul Scholes criticises Anthony Martial for his inability to get inside the box

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised forward Anthony Martial for his inability to regularly get inside the box

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised forward Anthony Martial for his inability to regularly get inside box.  French national has led frontline in absence of Marcus Rashford, who has been sidelined due to a back injury. forward has been subject to immense criticism despite scoring 13 goals in 2019-20 season.

Paul Scholes criticises Martial

During Marcus Rashford's absence, Martial has mand to score only two goals in six matches. According to reports, Scholes is of opinion that Martial's failure to get regularly inside box has resulted in his inability to regularly score goals. Scholes said that it is an interesting thing in Anthony Martial's case because it is t clear if he is a wide player or a centre forward.

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According to reports, former midfielder said that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is of opinion that he has centre forward in form fo Martial, adding that manr is continuously telling France International to get inside box more often.

Scholes said that Martial found it difficult to get inside box in match against Chelsea, adding that a striker should t be prompted to do such a thing. However, he said that Martial is a player who needs to be told to play properly and get inside box more often to score more goals.

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Martial does t take in any information

former Manchester United player furr added that Martial looks like he does t take in any information, adding that a few players are told once and n y start doing particular thing all time.

Talking about Marcus Rashford, Solskjaer stated that he hoped for player to play this season. He furr added that it takes time to get recover from an injury. manr also said that he hoped for Rashford to make a comeback as soon as possible, earlier than stipulated time for his recovery.

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"I would hope he's playing this season but it'll just be touch and go towards end," Solskjaer said ahead of a Europa League match against Club Brugge in round of 32.

"So hopefully we can go through and get through this tournament and prolong season. It takes time. I'm t a doctor, but obviously I was hoping that he would recover quicker than it actually looks like he's going to be out for. So, ar few months definitely."

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(With inputs from ncies)

21:50 IST, February 20th 2020