Manchester United loanee Anthony Martial was hauled off on Sevilla debut, in his first start in over four months in his new side’s stalemate with Osasuna.

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The 26-year-old looked rusty throughout before he was taken off with 14 minutes left to play as his new team endured a difficult evening as Sevilla blew the chance of victory by missing a stoppage-time penalty.

The Frenchman will be hoping for better in their next match as he works off the rust following a long-time away from first-team action.

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Martial had a public fall-out with Red Devils interim boss Ralf Rangnick last month after claims he refused to be a substitute against Aston Villa.

The forward denied those allegations on social media and eventually forced through his switch to the LaLiga side on loan until the end of the season.

But his debut did not go to plan as he would have wanted to hit the ground running to prove his worth as they bid to challenge Real Madrid for the league title.

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The second-placed side failed to break their tough opponents, with Youssef En-Nesyri creating their best opening until the final seconds.

But he fired straight into the arms of goalkeeper Sergio Herrera.

They had yet another big moment in additional time – only for Ivan Rakitic to squander the golden opportunity from 12 yards.

Sevilla remain three points behind league leaders Real Madrid.

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