Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag can see Anthony Martial developing into a central striker.

Ten Hag believes Martial will develop into the complete centre-forward if the Frenchman can stay free of injury.

Martial has resurrected his Old Trafford career under the new manager despite being hampered by hamstring, Achilles and back problems during Ten Hag's six months in charge.

"We have seen when he is available, he has a massive impact on our game," said the United boss.

"He has 350 minutes, four goals and two assists - that's a really good record. In parts of his game like pressing, he is doing a really good job for the team linking up the play. For our team, he's a really important player and we need that profile.

"The first challenge for him is to be available and fit. Firstly, he has to be responsible for it, but we have to support him in all the ways we can.

"He was so disappointed that he had the injuries. In the past maybe he did something wrong, I don't know, but now it was also bad luck.

"We have to stop the process of injuries and get him - and he gets himself - in a better position so that he's fit and available."