Rio Ferdinand tells Man Utd board to step in and 'shut down' Anthony Martial if he is lying about refu manchester united jersey cristiano ronaldo sing to play

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has urged the board to 'shut down' wantHonduras National Team Jerseysaway striker Anthony Martial if he did indeed refuse to play for the club.

Interim gaffer Ralf Rangnick revealed after Saturday's 2-2 draw against Aston Villa that the French forward was unwilling to be part of the travelling matchday squad.

Anthony Martial wasn't involved in the matchday squad that drew against Aston Villa on SaturdayCredit: Getty

Ralf Rangnick stated that Martial turned down the chance travel with the squad to the Midlands — Ralf Rangnick stated that Martial turn eric cantona manchester united jersey ed down the chance travel with the squad to the MidlandsCredit: PA

Speaking of his absence following the disappointing result at Villa Park, the German gaffer said: "He didn't want to be in the squad.

"He would have personalized manchester united jersey been in the squad normally, but he didn't want to.

"That is the reason why he was not travelling with us yesterday [on Friday]."

His c jadon sancho manchester united jersey number omments prompted an angry response from Martial, with the 26-year-old taking to social media to deny Rangnick's claims.

The Juventus and BarceSenegal National Team Jerseyslona target wrote on his Instagram story: "I will never refuse to play a match for Man United.

"I've been here for seven years and I never disrespected and will never disrespect the club and the fans."