Anthony Martial

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag provides an update on the injury recoveries of Anthony Martial and Christian Eriksen.

"Yes, he is [still part of the group]. But I can't tell now an expectation, but I think his progress in the rehab is okay. "Yeah (could Martial return against Southampton), but I think, all the time, we had a good plan and until now it [didn't] always [work well].

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Erik ten Hag has told reporters he is adamant Christian Eriksen will return to action for Manchester United this season.

At a guess, we don’t see Martial back until the Fulham game at the earliest, but anything is possible. He could be on the bench at the weekend, or a non-factor until after the international break. “But I can’t tell now an expectation [of when]. [Anthony Martial](https://www.unitedinfocus.com/tag/anthony-martial/), who was pictured back in training earlier this week. [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4897251/christian-eriksen-will-definitely-return-this-season-amid-ankle-injury-erik-ten-hag), Ten Hag was optimistic over the Danish midfielder. [Christian Eriksen](https://www.unitedinfocus.com/tag/christian-eriksen/) will return to action for Manchester United this season.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Anthony Martial could make his comeback during Sunday's Premier League clash against Southampton ...

But I can’t tell now an expectation, but I think his progress in the rehab is okay. Hence, Martial is facing a make-or-break spell at United. He added: “I think he [Eriksen] will play [again in 2022/23]. The Frenchman has already missed 28 games for the club with injuries and he is now facing a crucial period in his United career before the end of the season. [really important](https://manutdnews.com/we-need-him-erik-ten-hag-admits-anthony-martial-is-really-important-for-man-utd/)‘ player for the team but the forward needs to prove his fitness to ensure that he continues at the club beyond the summer. [Erik ten Hag confirms Anthony Martial could return vs Southampton, provides positive update on Christian Eriksen](https://manutdnews.com/erik-ten-hag-confirms-anthony-martial-could-return-vs-southampton-provides-positive-update-on-christian-eriksen/) [Erik ten Hag intent on signing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur this summer](https://manutdnews.com/erik-ten-hag-intent-on-signing-harry-kane-from-tottenham-hotspur-this-summer/) [Glazers ready to sell Man United for £5bn as bidders are invited for presentation](https://manutdnews.com/glazers-ready-to-sell-man-united-for-5bn-as-bidders-are-invited-for-presentation/) [Marcus Rashford equals Premier League record with third Player of the Month award this season](https://manutdnews.com/marcus-rashford-equals-premier-league-record-with-third-player-of-the-month-award-this-season/) [Forget Weghorst, €18m Man Utd star is quickly becoming Erik ten Hag’s favourite](https://manutdnews.com/forget-weghorst-e18m-man-utd-star-is-quickly-becoming-erik-ten-hags-favourite/) [Erik ten Hag hails two Manchester United players after the 4-1 win over Real Betis](https://manutdnews.com/erik-ten-hag-hails-two-manchester-united-players-after-the-4-1-win-over-real-betis/) [Manchester United 4-1 Real Betis: Three talking points as the Red Devils bounce back from Anfield’s horror show](https://manutdnews.com/manchester-united-4-1-real-betis-three-talking-points-as-the-red-devils-bounce-back-from-anfields-horror-show/) [Paris Saint-Germain plan shock £50m move for Man Utd captain Harry Maguire](https://manutdnews.com/paris-saint-germain-plan-shock-50m-move-for-man-utd-captain-harry-maguire/) [Bruno Fernandes delivers fantastic performance in Man Utd’s 4-1 win vs Real Betis](https://manutdnews.com/bruno-fernandes-delivers-fantastic-performance-in-man-utds-4-1-win-vs-real-betis/) [Confirmed Europa League Line-ups: Man Utd vs Real Betis](https://manutdnews.com/confirmed-europa-league-line-ups-man-utd-vs-real-betis/) [it has been reported that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is the priority target for the manager](https://manutdnews.com/erik-ten-hag-intent-on-signing-harry-kane-from-tottenham-hotspur-this-summer/). But not before the international break.” [Manutd.com](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/erik-ten-hag-reveals-team-news-for-man-utd-v-southampton-12-march): “Yeah, but I think, all the time, we had a good plan and until now it [didn’t] always [work well].”But he is on his way back, he is back in training, but we will be cautious, yeah.” Martial returned to full training prior to the Real Betis game and Ten Hag has now confirmed that the 27-year-old is ready to make the matchday squad against the Saints. The manager remains optimistic that the Dane will play again before the end of the season. The Frenchman has suffered five separate injuries during the current campaign and he has not played for the last five weeks after aggravating his hip problem at Nottingham Forest.

Erik ten Hag has explained that he will remain cautious with Anthony Martial's return to action despite being in Manchester United training for a number of ...

You only have to look at the form [Marcus Rashford](https://utddistrict.co.uk/marcus-rashford-wins-third-22-23-premier-league-player-of-the-month-award/10/03/2023/) is finding to see an example. [Opinions4 hours ago ](https://utddistrict.co.uk/4-young-players-erik-ten-hag-should-integrate-for-the-next-stage-of-his-manchester-united-project/10/03/2023/) I think he has intelligence from positions, very good anticipation, linking up and getting in front of the goal. Ahead of their Premier League encounter against Southampton, [United](https://utddistrict.co.uk/) remain cautious about his return. “He’s capable, physically capable to play a lot of games,” said Ten Hag when asked about Weghorst starting 15 games in a row. The six-foot-six inches forward has scored just twice since coming to Old Trafford, with the latest coming against Real Betis.

Erik ten Hag believes he could have Anthony Martial back in the squad while being confident that Christian Eriksen will be fit soon.

But, the team could do with the Frenchman coming back and staying fit till the end of the season. Although Marcus Rashford is doing a great job of scoring goals and being a threat to the opposition’s defences, he would need support soon. I can’t tell now an expectation, but I think his progress in the rehab is okay, is going according to plan. After the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, there was a danger that if Martial remains out for most games, we might struggle for goals. “Yeah, but I think all the time we had a good plan and it worked until now not always good. Martial, on the other hand, has been out injured since coming off the bench in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final tie against Nottingham Forest in early February.