×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Martial denies refusing to be in Man Utd squad

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

February 2, 2021 Manchester United's Anthony Martial Pool via REUTERS

Anthony Martial has denied refusing to be in Manchester United's squad for Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa after interim manager Ralf Rangnick said the Frenchman did not want to be involved.

The 26-year-old forward has started only two league games this season and has not featured since a 3-2 win over Arsenal on Dec. 2. Martial's representative has said he wants to secure a move in January to get more game time.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Athletics
Adak wants media to report doping issues with precision
By AFP 5 hrs ago
Premier League
Liverpool boss Slot says Salah victim of 'his own standards'
By AFP 5 hrs ago
Football
Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Premier League
Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlight