Anthony Martial could be fairly satisfied with his day’s work on Sunday afternoon, scoring a goal and winning Man Of The Match as Manchester United beat Man City 2-0.
But it wasn’t all easy for the Frenchman, who took to social media to share images of the wounds he picked up during the high octane derby.
Martial was struck down injured in the second half when he collided with the woodwork after pressing City goalkeeper Ederson. He ended up in the net and needed treatment from United’s medical staff.
He initially played on but was eventually replaced on the 78-minute mark by Scott McTominay — who then scored the second and match-sealing goal from long range.
White the cuts look bad, it doesn’t appear to be too serious a problem. Martial used a ‘pained’ and a ‘laughing’ emoji alongside his Instagram story post.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hope Martial is fit to keep his place in the side, despite substitute Odion Ighalo having an excellent impact against City — as he has in many games since his January arrival.
United still have forward Marcus Rashford out injured with a double stress fracture in his back. Martial is likely to be fine and ready to feature as United travel to Austrian side LASK on Thursday night for the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie.
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