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Man Utd boss Ten Hag puts Martial on notice for Sevilla clash

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has put Anthony Martial on notice for tomorrow's Europa League quarterfinal first-leg against Sevilla.

Ten Hag admits Martial could start in the absence of Marcus Rashford.

"The frontline against Brentford [United beat Brentford 1-0 with Martial coming off the bench] did really well and then we decided to continue that against Everton and they did again very well," Ten Hag said.

"The advantage was also we can bring Anthony Martial slowly back but in the team, give him minutes, get him used to the game at the highest level, to high intensity.

"But I think already against Everton he was ready to start a game."

Ten Hag also backed Brazilian forward Antony, who has not scored in the Premier League since the World Cup.

"He has to work on that," the Dutch manager said.

"He is not scoring in the Premier League but scored a really important goal against Real Betis and the winner against Barcelona [both in the Europa League].

"You cannot say they are not big games.

"He can also do it in Premier League. I have no concerns. He has to step up. He likes challenges. When he is in the team, it is winning. That is why he plays for Brazil."

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