Martial urges United to stay strong

Anthony Martial believes Manchester United need to show a strong mindset if they are to emerge from Thursday’s visit to Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk with the point they need to progress in the Europa League.

United expended little energy in cruising to a 1-0 win when the two sides met at Old Trafford in September, and a win on Thursday could see Jose Mourinho’s men qualify as group winners.

But Martial anticipates a radically different experience from the reverse fixture, with sub-zero temperatures and a vociferous home crowd likely to serve as backdrop to proceedings.

The 21-year-old Frenchman said: “It is very different – not just the supporters but the weather! Over there, it’s really cold at this time of the season.

“But it’s down to us to come to terms with that, adapt to the environment we find ourselves in and get the victory we need.

“You prepare as well as you can and rest on the plane, but a lot of it can be in your head. It’s how you approach things mentally. It’s about what happens on the pitch; if you do your stuff out there, that’s what counts.”