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Manchester United’s forward, Anthony Martial, is set to be sidelined until April following a groin injury surgery, as confirmed by the Premier League club on Wednesday.
Out of contract at the season’s end, the 28-year-old has struggled this campaign, scoring just two goals in 19 appearances. Martial has been absent from the team since a match against Bournemouth on December 9, where fans cheered his substitution during a 3-0 home defeat.
The club released a statement stating, “Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has completed successful surgery to address a groin complaint and will be out of action for about 10 weeks as he rehabilitates.”
Wishing him a speedy recovery, the statement looks forward to his return. Martial, who joined United from Monaco in 2015, enjoyed a promising start but has seen a decline in his career at Old Trafford. With 90 goals in 317 appearances across all competitions, he faces an extended period on the sidelines.
His absence leaves Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford as the primary central striking options in manager Erik ten Hag’s senior squad. If the Dutch manager aims to bolster the forward line during the January transfer window, approval from British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who is set to take control of football operations as part of his minority ownership, would be required.
