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Ex-Man Utd winger Djordjic slams Martial: Cavani must play instead every time

Former Manchester United winger Bjorn Djordjic says Edinson Cavani must be selected ahead of Anthony Martial every time.

The Swede admits he's fed-up with the poor body language of Martial.

Before last night's victory for United against FA Cup opponents West Ham, Djordjic said on Viaplay: "But his (Martial's) body language ... That he has not looked at Edinson Cavani how he works. At the gym, when I talk to Nemanja Matic, he says it's like Cavani has just started playing.

"The attitude when you play for Manchester United must be in place every single week. When the technical skills are not there, then you have to run. You have to take the tackles and show that you want to.

"When I see players who barely sweat and barely laugh, then I get angry. He has reached a level and a club many can only dream of.

"For me, there is no discussion. If Cavani is ready, then he must play every day. Even in training, he will play instead of Martial. And he will see how a top player moves."

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