Anthony Martial has blasted Jose Mourinho and Solskjaer for how they treated him during their spells at Manchester United.
After an impressive debut campaign at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal, Martial was unable to kick on during Mourinho’s reign and the Portuguese had no hesitation in criticising him.
In an interview with France Football, Martial said: ‘It started with the story of the shirt number.
‘During the holidays, he [Mourinho] sent me a message to ask if I want to change to the No.11, explaining to me that it is great because it was worn by Ryan Giggs, a club legend.
‘I tell him that I have the greatest respect for Giggs but I prefer to keep the No.9. When I returned to the club, I see my name with the No.11, the story did not end well. He [Mourinho] lacked direct respect for me.
‘He talked about me in the press, little phrases, a bit like he had done with Karim Benzema at Real Madrid. He likes these little games, but he also knows who he is doing it with.
‘He knows that I am then 20 years old, that if I say something, it is I who will pass for the young person who lacks respect.
‘So I said nothing, it was useless. The following season, I was the best in the team in the first part of the season, he brought in Alexis Sanchez and there I hardly played anymore.
‘It’s the season of the World Cup and it cost me dearly, especially since the France team won [the tournament]. I should have been there.’
Martial also accused Solskjaer of ‘treachery’ by claiming that the Norwegian coach refused to defend his performances when he played with an injury.
