Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted even he has been surprised by the impact new signing Anthony Martial has had on the English club so far this season, as reported by MirrorFootball.
The Red Devils splurged on the French teenager on transfer deadline day, with many baulking at the price the Old Trafford outfit paid for the raw talent, who had operated as a winger for most of his professional career.
However, Martial immediately endeared himself to the club’s fans by scoring an individual wonder-goal against Liverpool and has not stopped hitting the net since.
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The former Monaco man’s latest strike came in the Champions League in midweek, with the France international netting the equaliser in a 1-1 draw with CSKA Moscow.
Van Gaal has been speaking out about the United forward and admitted that although he knew Martial was a gifted player, he did not expect the youngster to have such a telling impact straight away.
“I’m not surprised by him, no, because we have analysed him and bought him because of our analysis,” MirrorFootball quote the Dutchman as saying.
“In the consistency, he has surprised me, but in terms of his ability, no. Because we have known already for a long time he can do it.
“He has to adapt to our philosophy. That is a big point. He is adapting quickly, but he has to adapt and develop himself more. He is going great though.
“Young players are not normally consistent – they’re still looking for their identity in football. That’s why I have asked for time for him. But I have said that Anthony is rather good and consistent, even though he is still looking for his own identity at this level of football.”
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