Bruno Fernandes appeared to take a swipe at wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo – by suggesting Manchester United are better without him in the team.
The 37-year-old icon has missed the pre-season tour to Australia due to “personal reasons”.
And that has paved the way for Anthony Martial to take his chance at a United revival.
He scored and assisted in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday.
Fernandes hailed the Frenchman for his work without the ball – hinting he, and therefore the team, is more effective compared to when Ronaldo plays.
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The playmaker, 27, said: “The three guys up front [Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Martial] are really aggressive in the press.
“When they press they make the last line squeeze, and makes the midfield come a little bit higher.”
And Red Devils fans on social media were full of praise for Martial, who now has three goals in three games
One said: “Martial is on fire. Who needs Ronaldo?”
Another joked: “Cristiano Ronaldo can leave now….Martial is back.”
