23 Jan 2017 10:03:25
Hi Edds,

I would like to ask what is the situation regarding Martial.

I don't read papers or watch news at all, but I stumbled on an article regarding martial and his position in the team.

Is it true that there is some issue with his attitude and if he doesn't clean up the act and start working harder he might go in the summer?

I guess what I'm asking, is there a rift between Jose and Martial.

Thank you

{Ed001's Note - no rift, he is just not consistent enough to hold down a place. He doesn't quite do enough for Jose, but it is not a rift as such, he will just be sold if he doesn't learn to work harder.}

1.) 23 Jan 2017
23 Jan 2017 10:19:01
Thank you for the info edd. Much appreciated . If you don't mind, what is your opinion on him as a player?

{Ed001's Note - still young and learning. Plenty of ability, but he needs to learn drive and desire now to get the most out of his talents. If he can develop that hunger to succeed then he can be world class in the future.}

2.) 23 Jan 2017
23 Jan 2017 11:42:19
Thanks again Edd.

{Ed004's Note - One of the combinations I was looking forward to this season was Shaw, Pogba and Martial. Hopefully, this treatment works like it has with others and both Shaw and Martial come back fighting and fully fit}

3.) 23 Jan 2017
23 Jan 2017 12:40:57
Let's hope so Edd. They look very talented.

4.) 24 Jan 2017
24 Jan 2017 09:08:10
Martial was up against an inexperienced 18 year old against Liverpool and didn't do much, so he got dropped. Simple

5.) 24 Jan 2017
24 Jan 2017 09:50:43
I agree ed. His hunger to play is very inconsistent. One week he could be very passionate about it, and one day he jus doesn't seem to care as much. However, since being benched by jose, the time he is on the starting 11 is when his mind into it. So i think it was spot on by mourinho. I can see the kids climbing over these barriers. I hope at least, because both of them have so much talent.

I got a question though ed. Rash hasn't been starting that much as of late i think. Is it because he's still young and wants him to ease into the 1st 11 or tactical reasons, or is it jus me that thinks he deserves more chances.

{Ed001's Note - age. Jose is being careful with him. Not a bad thing really. It always used to be like this in the past, with a player only making sparing appearances to keep them hungry. Nowadays the clamour from the media makes it difficult and the players themselves tend to be too impatient and expect too much. Hopefully this lad has his head screwed on and will use it as a learning experience.}