Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez’s recent displays have already begun to win around plenty of those who criticised the Argentine at the start of the season.
The centre-back struggled in the opening two matches against Brighton and Brentford, but he has looked a lot more composed since then, building a solid partnership with Raphael Varane.
In the last four games, where United have faced the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal, Martinez has helped to keep two clean sheets, with his side also only conceding two goals. Fans on Twitter are delighted with how the £56.7m summer signing has begun to settle in at Old Trafford:
Breath of fresh air in the defense… we need another CB next summer
— Ten Hag Revolution (@ErikTenHagfans) September 5, 2022
He has been so sensational so far!!👌🤝
— The Guinness Guy🍻💯% (@amDeograts) September 5, 2022
Most players fail for two reasons wrong manager and lack pf system or structure in place. ETH has both and brings the best out if his players
— Innok (@Innok31634744) September 6, 2022
Martinez will solidify himself as a top premier league centre back over the next coming seasons, due to his aggression, ball control and awareness
— Ben Lewis (@Bxn_lewis) September 5, 2022
Many new centre backs would have struggled for form after a couple of bad games, but Martinez responded by sticking his chest out and showing what he's made of. Shows you the character of the player….love him already
— On The Fence (@onthefencefan) September 5, 2022
Awesome, love his passion and steel 👍
— Vespasian (@VespasianIV) September 5, 2022
Player of the season upto now @LisandrMartinez
— Eric Cryptona 7 🏃♀️🏃 (@Ciaran83932234) September 5, 2022
I think he's already a cult hero with Utd fans and keano loves him that will do for me 9 out of 10 so far
— Aidan (@Aidanconlon60) September 5, 2022
Some have focused their criticism on Martinez’s height. There is no doubt that he will struggle against certain forwards due to the fact that he is only 5ft 9 but his tackling, aggression and positioning more than make up for that.
Of course, it’s wise not to go overboard with the praise this early in the campaign but he is certainly showing plenty of promising signs.
