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“To evolve”- Anthony Martial opens up on his connection to this Manchester United superstar

Anthony Martial hails his "connection" with Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
Anthony Martial hails his "connection" with Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Anthony Martial hails his “connection” with Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United star Anthony Martial has hailed his “connection” with the Red Devils’ playmaker Bruno Fernandes. The France international is delighted to have the 28-year-old by his side in the team.

The former AS Monaco star has had a hard time with injuries in the current campaign. However, the 27-year-old has made an impact whenever he has stepped on the pitch for the Old Trafford side this season.

Martial signed for United in the summer of 2015 from the Ligue 1 outfit. He was expected to be the next big thing in football. However, the 27-year-old has struggled in Manchester over the years.

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In the previous campaign, the France international hardly got game time at the club and he opted to join Sevilla on loan in January. But things did not pan out in the La Liga side either and the striker returned to the Old Trafford side.

Fortunately, the 27-year-old has found his feet under Erik ten Hag. Fernandes has also been impressive for United this season. The Portugal international has been handed the armband in the absence of Harry Maguire.

The former Sporting CP star has not had a lot of chances to play alongside Martial in the current campaign but did set him up against Aston Villa in the 4-2 Carabao Cup victory. Speaking to the club’s official website, the French national has detailed the importance of partnerships on the pitch.

Anthony Martial hails his "connection" with Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
Anthony Martial is delighted with his understanding with Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes. (Photo by Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images)

“It’s very important to have good connections on the pitch. You always want to know where your team-mate is and where he’s going to run into space.

“For example, he [Bruno] knows very well that I might go to take the ball at someone’s feet, and he will run deep. It’s that kind of little connection that helps you get to know the playing style of your partner. One to evolve and, two, to help the team improve.”

Fernandes has made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Old Trafford side in all competitions this season. He has found the back of the net three times and has provided three assists.

Since the 28-year-old’s move to the Primeira Liga in January 2020, he has been a pivotal player for us. We need the playmaker back at his best in our bid to achieve titles in the current campaign.

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Hopefully, Martial can remain fit for the rest of the season. It will be interesting to see how the French national and Fernandes’ partnership evolves with time.

Written by Aheed Abrar

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