Anthony Martial: Former United star suffers latest setback at Monterrey

Anthony Martial’s turbulent post-Manchester United career has taken another painful turn after the 30-year-old forward dislocated his right shoulder during Monterrey’s 1-0 victory over Club León on Matchday 6 of the Liga MX season.

The Frenchman, carried off on a stretcher and transported to hospital, now faces a prolonged spell on the sidelines. Monterrey’s medical bulletin confirmed the dislocation and noted that “Anthony’s recovery prognosis is subject to change,” leaving open the possibility of surgery. If an operation is required, Martial could be out for three to six months; even a conservative rehabilitation route would sideline him for four to six weeks.

The injury compounds a frustrating start to life in Mexico. Since joining Monterrey after a single year at AEK Athens, Martial has managed just one goal in 19 appearances, a return that falls well short of expectations for a player once hailed as Europe’s brightest prospect after winning the 2015 Golden Boy award.

Martial’s initial promise at Old Trafford—where he arrived from AS Monaco in the summer of 2015—never fully crystallised. Across 317 matches for Manchester United he scored 90 goals, flashing elite potential most notably in 2019-20 when he formed a prolific attacking trio with Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood. Persistent injuries and a disappointing loan spell at Sevilla preceded his departure in summer 2024.

Now, just as he attempted to rebuild momentum in North America, another physical setback has stalled his revival. Monterrey will await further medical assessments before outlining a definitive timeline for the striker’s return.