Anthony Martial is set to leave Man Utd. (Image: Getty)
Anthony Martial has paid tribute to Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy ahead of both potentially leaving the club this summer. The Frenchman is widely expected to depart on a free transfer when his contract expires in June, and McCarthy also looks destined for the exit door.
Martial has suffered a recurrence of the relentless injury woes that have plagued his United career this season, making just 19 appearances in all competitions.
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The 28-year-old will likely join Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton in leaving the club as a free agent after Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City.
He has been absent since United's 3-0 defeat against AFC Bournemouth on December 9, which many thought was his 317th and final game for the club.
However, Martial returned to training earlier this week, launching himself into contention for this weekend's derby showdown at Wembley.
Despite his injury struggles in recent years, the United No. 9 has generated something of a cult fanbase since arriving as an exciting teenager in 2015.
And, on Wednesday, he treated his six million Instagram followers to a wholesome pair of training photos in the build-up to the final.
The second showed Martial hugging a smiley McCarthy during a rainy session at Carrington, displaying how well-liked the coach is in the dressing room.
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McCarthy is reportedly hugely popular among United's players after arriving last summer to support Erik ten Hag's forwards.
But ESPN claim that the Red Devils haven't approached him about signing a new contract, and he is currently set to leave in the coming months.
The 46-year-old is said to have ambitions of returning to management, previously gaining experience at Cape Town City and AmaZulu in his homeland, South Africa.
A departure from United this summer would facilitate that, amid intense uncertainty about Ten Hag and his backroom staff at the dawn of the INEOS' rule over football operations.
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Benni McCarthy is likely to leave Man Utd. (Image: Getty)
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and United's new-look sporting structure reportedly haven't yet decided on Ten Hag's future to prevent any distractions ahead of the daunting test against City.
However, the Dutchman is expected to receive his marching orders once the game is out of the way, even if he guides the club to their 13th FA Cup with a shock triumph.
Mauricio Pochettino has joined the pool of coaches linked with replacing Ten Hag after his Chelsea exit, which also includes Kieran McKenna, Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter.
McCarthy looks primed to be on his way out regardless of who is in the dugout next season.
