Carrick was convinced he would go all the way to the top (Picture: Getty)Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was convinced Anthony Martial would win the Ballon d’Or following his arrival at Old Trafford. While there were plenty of moments of brilliance, injuries and inconsistent form meant he never truly fulfilled his immense potential. Dalot recalled his training sessions up against the mercurial Frenchman, convinced he could have been ‘the best in the world’. ‘I’m going to say it because I’m going to combine what, obviously, he could do in games, but in training,’ Dalot told Rio Ferdinand Presents. Carrick and Martial were teammates for four seasons (Picture: Getty)Dalot replied: ‘As soon as I came, I would believe that.

Source: Metro February 20, 2026 23:22 UTC