Former Lyon coach Remi Garde has offered Manchester United advice on how best to manage Anthony Martial.

Martial has taken a step back under manager Jose Mourinho, who has publicly criticised the former Monaco forward.

Ex-Aston Villa chief Garde – who worked with Martial at Lyon – told The Guardian: “I see someone who needs to be challenged.

“He has always been like that. He is very gifted but he needs to be pushed.

“I see that his current manager is sometimes pushing him to deliver more. I am not surprised about that.

“Anthony is very quiet and calm. Of course when you are playing for United it's different to what he knew in France but I think he copes quite well.

“Sometimes you need the experience of other players who can talk to him, push him, advise him."