Speaking to BT Sport on Thursday, Erik ten Hag said: "We want to do it really careful because Anthony Martial had a good pre-season.
"Good, fit, also good impact and last 10 minutes [of the pre-season friendly] against Atletico Madrid he fell out and then he returned against Liverpool.
"So another injury, that put him far back. I cannot force it. I have to do it with a plan, that is what we're trying to do. It's quite clear.
"Happy with his performance — all the subs had a really good impact. That's what I expect from players on the bench.
"You are not playing with 11, you are playing with five, so every sub has to be ready and tonight is just the best example you can get."
Martial made his second appearance of the 2022/23 season in last week's 6–3 defeat away at Manchester City, coming off the bench to score twice.
The Frenchman made another substitute appearance against Omonia in the Europa League on Thursday, scoring the second goal in a 3–2 win.
