The consecration of Argentina in the Qatar 2022 World Cup served as a boost of spirits for some of the members of the champion squad that they raised their performance when they had to wear the shirt of their clubs again. The best example for such a situation was Lisandro Martinez and his return to Manchester United, where it won an undisputed place in the consideration of Erik ten Hag added to the affection that the public of the English team offers him in each game.
With Garnacho and Lisandro Martínez, Manchester United rescued a draw after being 0-2 against Leeds
The Argentine striker had the clearest chances in the first half, but his own mistake was taken advantage of by the visit, who could not maintain the advantage. The Red Devils missed a chance to get closer to the top of the Premier League
During the first meetings of the Although in the Red Devils, the central defender received harsh criticism from Jamie Carragher for his height. “For a defender to be 1.60 and play, it doesn’t matter in the Premier League, at any level of football, he has to be a good player. Why that it is not normall”, he explained at the time in reference to the 1.75 meter height that the former player of the Ajax. “His passing from him is very good, he looks aggressive. he looks like a leader. He’s not a bad player, but to play at that level of football at that height, I wouldn’t want to play alongside someone who is 1.75m as a central defender”, he insisted.
A few weeks passed for the Liverpool legend to change his mind in a chat with Overlap Fan Debate. “Lisandro Martínez has been brilliant. To be so small and play central defense, obviously you have to be a special player. He has been an important part of the spirit of Manchester United. A few weeks ago I saw a game in which he was a substitute and someone scored a goal in the last minutes, and he participated in the celebrations, ”he argued about the defender.
And he added about it: “In the World Cup, with Argentina, we saw him have that fight. With his arrival and that of Casemiro, they feel more powerful and stronger. Someone that size will be exposed in the passing game, that has to happen at some point. All players have weaknesses; the best hide them or make sure they are not exposed. He is a very good player and I was surprised how he has dealt with it”.
The striking publication of Alejandro Garnacho after being a starter in Manchester United’s draw against Leeds
The Argentine winger played from the start in his team’s tie at Old Trafford for the Premier League
A little over a week ago Lisandro was chanted “Argentine, Argentine” by Manchester United fans when he managed to unlock an exit from the bottom in front of the Nottingham Forest for the League Cup. In addition, he is already popularly known as the Butcher for his solidity when it comes to marking rivals and fans on social networks. They point him out as the next team captain.
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