Erik ten Hag: Anthony Martial is 'massive for us', Owen Hargreaves says Marcus Rashford has 'carried' Manchester United

Erik ten Hag says Anthony Martial is «massive» for Manchester United with Marcus Rashford absent through injury. Martial was named in United's starting line-up for their Europa League first leg against Sevilla for the first time since January, taking the place of Wout Weghorst up front. Ad Rashford, United's top scorer this season with 28 in all competitions, was substituted in the 80th minute of their 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday with a groin injury.

The club confirmed on Wednesday that he would miss «a few games» but «is expected to be back for the season run-in». Europa LeagueHow to watch Manchester United v Sevilla in the Europa LeagueYESTERDAY AT 16:01 Ten Hag believes Martial can contribute plenty of goals for United and is «really important» to his side. «I think he's ready,» the Dutchman told BT Sport before the first leg at Old Trafford.

«Ready to play. He's rehabbed really carefully. Already he could have started against Everton.

Now Rashford is injured and I think it's logical to play Anthony. »Have you seen his last five seasons [number of appearances] at Old Trafford? I just so hope for him that he stays fit and that he gets some games in a row. «I think he needs that for his confidence, for his belief.

He will score, he will link up, he will do a good job also in the pressing so it's really important he keeps fit. When he keeps fit he's massive for us.» Martial has missed 32 of United's 49 games this season. Former United midfielder Owen Hargreaves says somebody other than Rashford needs to contribute more goals, with Fernandes second on the list with 10 goals.