Having worn the legendary shirt number in his debut EPL season, Martial was forced to switch to number 11 due to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s arrival. Since then, he wore former EPL legend Ryan Giggs’ shirt for three years before reverting to his preferred #9 in the 2019/20 season.

The switch in kit number ahead of the 2019/20 EPL campaign was of a special significance for Martial. The 24-year-old, after predominantly playing out wide for years, reverted to a more central role under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The results are clear for the world to see as he’s currently on 14 EPL goals, his best tally in England.

“We trust Martial and will keep challenging him,” says EPL legend Solskjaer

Speaking on his talented French striker to Sky Sports, Solskjaer began;

Solskjaer noted the fact that this is Martial’s first season as an out-and-out centre-forward for United in the EPL. He continued,

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The Red Devils boss is adamant that there is immense pressure for being the primary goalscorer for a club like Manchester United. However, Solskjaer — a former EPL striker himself — is happy with the progress Martial has shown this season.

He added,

The six-time EPL winner reveals that he has no qualms about Martial’s finishing ability and efficiency in front of goal. That being said, he maintains that the former Monaco man’s target should be to get into better positions in attack. He believes Martial must get into the penalty area regularly.

Speaking on Martial’s quality, Solskjaer remarked;

The EPL giants’ manager also revealed that they focus specifically on finishing sessions in training. Solskjaer adds that he has no doubt about the skilful Frenchman’s quality, saying,

Martial is just one strike away from 20 goals for the season across all competitions, including 14 in the league. He registered his first-ever career hat-trick against Sheffield United in United’s last league outing. He could potentially finish the season with the highest goal tally from a Manchester United player since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

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He is in line to start against Brighton & Hove Albion in an EPL clash on Wednesday.

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