Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no concerns over Anthony Martial’s recent form after another poor display

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no concerns over Anthony Martial’s recent form after another poor display in Manchester United’s draw at West Brom as he backs ‘class’ Frenchman to start scoring again soon

  • Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has struggled for form this campaign
  • After 23 goals last year, the Frenchman has only scored four in the league so far
  • But manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed the 25-year-old to return to form 
  • Martial was again subject to racist abuse after his side’s 1-1 draw with West Brom 

By Max Mathews For Mailonline

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed misfiring striker Anthony Martial – who suffered racist abuse after a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion – to rediscover his form and shooting boots.

Martial, 25, scored 23 goals in all competitions last season, including 17 in the Premier League, but has only managed four in the league so far this campaign.

He scored twice in a 9-0 win against Southampton – who finished the match with nine men – earlier this month but those are his only strikes in the last eight league games.

Anthony Martial was again subject to racist abuse after his side’s 1-1 draw against West Brom

The Manchester United striker has struggled this season, only scoring four goals in the league

The Manchester United striker has struggled this season, only scoring four goals in the league

And when asked if he was concerned by the Frenchman’s form, Solskjaer gave a definitive answer. 

He told the United website: ‘No. I know Anto is working hard to get back to where he was. 

‘And he’ll score goals. His attitude is very good. 

‘Form is sometimes temporary but class is permanent. The kid’s got class. 

Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (right) has backed the Frenchman to rediscover his form

Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (right) has backed the Frenchman to rediscover his form

‘So when he works hard, we know it’s going to come out with the good performances in the end.’

The 25-cap international is generally being played out wide on the left to accommodate Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani.

After facing Newcastle in between both Europa League round of 32 matches against Real Sociedad, the Red Devils face Chelsea and rivals Manchester City in a key test of their title bid.