France boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed that no replacement striker will be called up to his squad for the World Cup to replace the injured Karim Benzema.
France coach Deschamps has previously claimed that Martial – who has not been selected for the France international side since September 2021 – "lacked in finishing" after a performance for the national side. That is despite a return to form and fitness for the 26-year-old at Old Trafford in recent weeks.
This is despite Martial finding the net four times in his last six appearances for United as he recovers to full fitness in a season blighted by injury setbacks. That has limited him to just two starts in the Premier League this campaign, including in Erik ten Hag’s trip to Fulham last time out before the break for the World Cup.
Martial has not played at international level since September 2021 having previously been a regular in squads, although boss Deschamps offered a critical assessment of the striker after he started in a victory over Portugal in November 2020. Despite his side winning 1-0, the striker was substituted off in the 78th minute.
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