“Martial is a joy to watch” says Robin Van Persie

Former Manchester United attacker Robin Van Persie defined Anthony Martial as a “Joy to watch”. Manchester United qualified for Europa League semifinals after beating FC Copenhagen 1-0 in Germany.

The Red Devils had 14 shots on goal against the Danish side. However it was in extra time, where United established a 1-0 lead over Copenhagen. Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot in 95^th of the first half of extra time. However it was Anthony Martial who had won the penalty kick for United. The French attacker has scored a total of 23 goals this season , the best ever tally of his career.

Van Persie on Martial

In an interview with BT Sport Van Persie said, “The outstanding player for me tonight was Martial. When he switches it on he’s just too fast, too silky and wow, what a player! He is such a joy to watch. It’s like he’s having a kick-about in his own garden. What I like about Martial is he has an eye for his team-mates – he isn’t just playing for himself. He always has an eye for his team-mates and that’s what sets him apart from very good players. That’s why I think he’s world-class. He can provide, he can give assists, he dribbles, he’s fast but he has great awareness of what’s around him.”

Scholes on Anthony Martial

Paul Scholes, another Manchester United legend expressed his liking for Anthony Martial.

In an Interview Paul Scholes said, “I like him, I’ve always liked him. I thought is he a Number nine or is he a wide player? He’s turned himself into a number nine with every game I watch more and more. I think when he squares a player up and gets a run at him I think he’s unstoppable. I don’t see how you stop him. He’s only started showing it lately. Now I think he’s brought the all-round game. He’s got everything, he can beat a man, he can score goals, he’s got everything you’d want in a center-forward.”

Now Manchester united will head into the Europa League semifinal, where they can face Wolves or Seville in the last four. Ole and Co will try to end United’s 3 year trophy drought by lifting this season’s Europa League Title.

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