Manchester United had a much-needed boost of positivity on Wednesday night. The Red Devils secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Chelsea in the Premier League. The win came after weeks of scrutiny and criticism of the team and amidst the celebrations, Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat took the opportunity to defend his teammates Anthony Martial and Rasmus Hojlund.
Both the French forward and the Danish striker haven’t had the best of seasons. While Martial has scored only one goal this season, Hojlund, on the other hand, is yet to find the back of the net in the Premier League. This underwhelming performance has led to intense scrutiny and criticism in recent times.
Sofyan Amrabat belives Anthony Martial is a ‘fantastic striker’
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After the win, Amrabat sat down for an interview with MUTV. The Dutch midfielder spoke highly of Anthony Martial and Rasmus Hojlund, emphasizing their importance to the team. “We [obviously] have fantastic strikers like Rasmus [Hojlund], Antony, [Anthony] Martial,” Amrabat stated.
Amrabat: "We [obviously] have fantastic strikers like Rasmus [Hojlund], Antony, [Anthony] Martial. It is clear that Scott is very important as he scored two goals. What else do I have to say, he was fantastic!" [MUTV] #mufc
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Amrabat also showered praise on Scott McTominay, the star of the match against Chelsea, who scored both of Manchester United’s goals. “It is clear that Scott is very important as he scored two goals. What else do I have to say, he was fantastic,” Amrabat added. This show of solidarity and support will undoubtedly boost the morale of the team.
In recent weeks, Manchester United has been embroiled in drama and controversies. Several reports have been surfacing about strained relations between players and manager Erik ten Hag. Additionally, there has been a wave of criticism towards struggling players like Rasmus Hojlund, Antony, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and the list just goes on.
Not only that, but there are also reports of division within the Manchester United locker room, fueled by concerns about the performance of specific individuals.
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It has been reported that some senior players at Manchester United have expressed their concerns regarding the performance of the recently signed players under Erik ten Hag. The individuals in question are Rasmus Hojlund, Antony, Wout Weghorst, and Mason Mount.
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The disappointing display from these players has raised significant apprehensions among the team’s veterans regarding the team’s direction. In particular, one player is deeply worried about Rasmus Hojlund’s struggles in finding the back of the net. Hopefully, the defense of Anthony Martial and Rasmus Hojlund by Sofyan Amrabat proves to be a positive sign after all this drama.
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