Didier Deschamps now agrees that Anthony Martial is “back at a very, very good level” after speaking about a weak relationship between the Manchester United winger and former boss, Jose Mourinho.
Martial was nowhere to be found in France’s 23-man squad that went on to win the 2018 World Cup after reduced gametime in the second half of last season after the arrival of Alexis Sanchez.
Didier said, “It’s always difficult to know what can happen but all players can have a period when they are less successful on the pitch.
“It’s certainly related to confidence, it can be related to the relationship they have with their coach. It happens every season, for all players.
“Anthony Martial is back at a very, very good level.
“He’s often decisive. He had some physical problems too. He is a player who was with us at Euro 2016, he was not there for the World Cup but he is one of the players we regularly follow.
“He is a young player who is gaining maturity also because he started very early in Manchester United and with the French national team too.
“There are always difficult moments but in terms of potential, he has everything you need to be at the highest level.”
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