Anthony Martial criticised by Sevilla boss as Man Utd woes continue at new club

Manchester United loanee Anthony Martial was criticised by his new manager Julen Lopetegui after a poor debut for Sevilla.

The 26-year-old - who joined the Spanish club on loan for the rest of the season in January - made his La Liga debut against Osasuna on Saturday.

Martial failed to score or provide an assist at the El Sadar Stadium before being hauled off by Lopetegui in the 77th minute. The game finished goalless.

"Anthony has to give us much more," Lopetegui told reporters at full-time.

"It was his first game and adaptation is not easy, he has played little this year and he has to get into dynamics and gain minutes and confidence."

Martial made just two Premier League starts for United this season before joining Sevilla on loan, scoring once.

The Frenchman has struggled for minutes and goals in club football over the last 18 months, finding the back of the net just eight times in all competitions.

Martial is capable of producing the goods, however, scored 17 Premier League goals for United during the 2019-20 campaign.

Saturday's result was a huge blow for Sevilla, who are three points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid having played a game more.

Lopetegui will need Martial to perform, as his team are also looking to regain their Europa League title in the coming months.

Sevilla are the most successful team in the competition's history with six titles - winning their most recent in 2020 - and face Dinamo Zagreb in the last 32 later this month.

They have an extra incentive to win the Europa League this season, as the final will be held at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium - their home ground.

"What convinced me to come is the contact with the sporting director and the coach, they showed me that they wanted