‘He can’t deal with the pressure!’: Graeme Souness claims Anthony Martial is ‘not for Manchester United’ as he compares him to fellow Frenchman Paul Pogba and suggests the duo ‘pick and choose’ when they use their talent
- Graeme Souness has criticised Manchester United forward Anthony Martial
- He claimed Martial ‘can’t deal with the pressure’ of playing for the club
- Martial is currently has a hamstring injury but enjoyed a positive pre-season
- The Scot also bashed Paul Pogba, who left United for Juventus this summer
- He suggested the duo ‘pick and choose’ when they use the talent they have
Graeme Souness has criticised Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, claiming ‘he can’t deal with the pressure’ of playing for the club.
Martial seems set to play a key role for new United manager Erik ten Hag this season after returning from a loan spell at Sevilla, but is currently out injured and missed his side’s opening weekend loss to Brighton.
Speaking on Talksport, Souness, who is Sportsmail’s latest columnist, claimed that United won’t miss the Frenchman, and likened him to Paul Pogba, who left Manchester for Juventus this summer.
Anthony Martial has had a torrid time at Manchester United but is set for a fresh start
Graeme Souness criticised Martial, claiming ‘he can’t deal with the pressure’ at United
‘In United’s case, they’ve not really recruited any game changers,’ Souness said.
‘When you are talking about “we are going to miss Martial”, how many opportunities is that young man going to get to be a Manchester United player?
‘He’s proven already to me he’s not for Man United. He can’t deal with the pressure of playing at Man United.’
He continued: ‘Man United are one of the biggest clubs in the world. They are in a cup final every time they go out and play a game of football.
‘As Liverpool are, as Chelsea are as Man City are now. Welcome to the big league.’
Martial, 26, was in good form for United in pre-season before picking up a…