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I'm a striker! Man Utd star sends message to Louis van Gaal over position
ANTHONY MARTIAL has told Manchester United Louis van Gaal he does not want to play as a winger.
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The French youngster has arguably been United's best player since arriving from Monaco on deadline day for £36million.
And the 19-year-old's impressive performances have led to supporters demanding he plays as United's lead striker as team-mate and captain Wayne Rooney suffers a slump in form.
"He is very young but I think it is better he develops in the striker's position," said Van Gaal.
Anthony Martial wants to be Manchester United's main striker
"But he can play left, striker and number 10."
"He doesn't want to play number seven [wide right] but I am convinced he can. That's another story."
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