5 players who don't deserve to be on the bench

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Szczesny hasn't had any game time in the league at Juventus

#4 Anthony Martial

Manchester United v Aston Villa - Premier League
Martial has struggled to break into the Manchester United starting 11

Anthony Martial has been involved in eight goals – four goals and four assists – despite playing just 280 minutes all season in the league.

The Frenchman had a slightly unimpressive first season under Jose Mourinho, failing to consolidate a first-team spot with the Red Devils, but this season he looks to be out to show the boss he deserves to play.

He may not be starting, but every time the winger has been afforded an opportunity from the bench, he has capitalised. Firstly, against West Ham in United’s opening game, he came off the bench with just a few minutes left and scored himself, before setting up Paul Pogba. In United’s second game he once again came off the bench and scored. He has been proving to be a huge threat coming on as a substitution.

Marcus Rashford is currently ahead of the forward in the pecking order, however, it may not be long before Martial confirms the left wing spot as his. He is a player who definitely doesn’t deserve to be on the bench.

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