Is Man United star, Anthony Martial in desperate need of a Patanisho? Well this could be the case according to who understands that Manchester United are concerned the star's turbulent private life is to blame for his alarming dip in form this season.
Martial came off the bench to break the deadlock against Stoke City at Old Trafford on Sunday, scoring with a wonderful curling effort in a game United eventually drew 1-1.
But it was the Frenchman’s first goal in nine games as he struggles to rediscover the scintillating form he showed after joining United in a £58million deal from Monaco last year.
United are understood to feel Martial has been unsettled by the split and subsequent distractions in his private life.
While there is no question about the striker’s ability, the feeling is that he needs to re-focus to make the most of his potential.
After Martial scored against Stoke, manager Jose Mourinho said: ‘He needs that. It was an amazing goal and a very good initiative. From an individual point of view it was obviously good for him.’