Anthony Martial has missed 20 games through injury this season (Photo: Getty)
Erik ten Hag says that Anthony Martial has hit a ‘setback’ in his recovery from injury which has forced him to miss Manchester United’s clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Martial had only just returned from his latest injury setback in United’s last game – coming off the bench to score in the Carabao Cup semi-final win against Nottingham Forest last Wednesday.
The forward was expected to back on the bench for the league game at Old Trafford against the Eagles, but when the line-ups were announced the 27-year-old was nowhere to be seen.
And fans’ worst fears have been confirmed as Ten Hag revealed that Martial had suffered a ‘setback’ in his recovery and was not fit enough to make the match day squad.
‘He had a set back from the game when he returned,’ the manager told MUTV ahead of kick-off.
‘He dropped a little bit back. We have to wait, we have to be patient, not force it.’
