Anthony Martial: Manchester United striker can reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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Anthony Martial has the talent to reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level, according to interim Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The France forward set up Paul Pogba's opener and scored a superb second in Saturday's 3-0 win against Fulham.
Martial's goal, which saw him run from the halfway line, led ex-United captain Gary Neville to compare it to a Ronaldo winner at Craven Cottage in 2007.
"He does have similarities, of course" said Solskjaer.
"It was towards the end of the game and we played a very poor game and Cristiano scored it," he added of his former team-mate's goal in a 2-1 win.
Ronaldo won eight major trophies in his time at United and scored 118 goals in 292 games.
"If he wants to be at Cristiano's level, Anthony knows what he has to do," said Solskjaer. "It's up to him. He has the talent."
Last month, Martial signed a new deal keeping him at the club until at least 2024 having looked to be on the verge of leaving in the summer after falling out of favour for large spells under former boss Jose Mourinho.
The 23-year-old, who became the most expensive teenager in history when he signed from Monaco in 2015 for an initial £36m, has started six of eight Premier League games since Solskjaer took over from Mourinho, scoring twice.
"I am glad he is in my team," said Solskjaer, whose side take Paris St-Germain at Old Trafford on Tuesday in the Champions League last-16 first leg.
"He has contributed to so many chances, so many goals. He is a Manchester United player. He excites the crowd. He excites the manager. He excites his team-mates. And he is a great character around the place."
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solskjaer is getting more out of all the players than maureen ever did.
When will they learn?
Martials not 21 though he's 23. By 23 Ronaldo had won the Ballon d'or
Christ lads I know you're on course to win your beloved top 4 trophy but do you have to be so delusional?
Martial pays his taxes!
#tonymarshall
Scan the (misrepresenting) headline, completely ignore the full quotes as included in an article and rush to the comment section to post their thorough analysis, like "Ole's on drugs" and "So delusional".
Then sit back and wait for the thumbs ups from fellow trolls.
But yeah he's the next Ronaldo, hahahahaha!
Better than the last bloke who hid his own short comings by slagging everyone else off.
I don't agree with his view of Martial at all, but its a good piece of man-management.
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"Phil Jones could become the greatest player in Uniteds history" - Alex Ferguson
United managers seem to have a habit for being absolutely delusional
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Premier league medals
Jones - 1
Gerrard - 0
Tony can be as good, he’s got the power, skill and drive and at United the best coaching to advance into that top level of player. All the things we thought he was when we bought him
One thing for sure, he’ll be feeling ten foot tall this morning in training.
And as for City, a serious question - why can’t they fill their ground?