Anthony Martial can extend impressive record v West Ham with Europa League tie

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The draw for the Europa League Round of 16 has been made, with Anthony Martial and Sevilla learning their fate after getting past Dinamo Zagreb.

Martial scored in the 3-1 first leg victory en route to progression on aggregate 3-2 after Thursday night’s second leg.

Sevilla will face West Ham over two legs for a place in the last eight when the competition resumes next month.

All being well, he should get the opportunity to extend his impressive record against the Hammers.

Martial’s record against West Ham

As per Transfermarkt, Martial faced West Ham 13 times during his United days and suffered defeat just three times.

He also made 11 goal contributions in those fixtures, scoring six goals and laying on another five for teammates.

Martial has twice scored braces against the east London club, in a 3-2 loss in May 2016 and in a 4-1 EFL Cup victory at Old Trafford in later that same year in November.

His last United game before his departure on loan was also against the Hammers.

He came on as a late substitute last month and made an impact, playing a part in Marcus Rashford’s late, late goal which clinched a 1-0 win.

Martial facing fitness battle

Martial was substituted in the first half of Sevilla’s last La Liga match against Espanyol and Sevilla have not released many details of the injury.

It was enough to keep him out of the squad for the return leg against Zagreb.

He is also facing a real race against time to be fit for the big derby clash with Real Betis on Sunday, which has taken on even more importance than usual as it is second against third in Spain.

The Frenchman will hope to be back fit by the time the Europa League returns and an extended period of injury during his loan spell would be frustrating for all parties.

When is Sevilla vs West Ham?

The first leg of the tie will take place in Spain on Thursday 10 March, while the return will happen in London a week later.

The match should see Martial return to England for the first time since his January exit and he may well view it as a chance to remind United of his quality.