Despite some standout performances from the likes of Marcus Rashford, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes against Nottingham Forest, Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was the player who was given the man of the match award.
The Argentinian international was in excellent form, as he made five tackles and four clearances, helping the Red Devils keep a clean sheet in the 3-0 win at the City Ground.
Supporters on Twitter have been paying tribute to Martinez, who they believe has been an outstanding signing since arriving from Ajax in the summer:
The man was awesome!
— Scott Anderson (@ScottyAnderson_) January 26, 2023
15 year contract now
— ❤️ (@lis6ndro) January 25, 2023
What an addition to squad.
— MH (@mosshuss) January 26, 2023
Already know he’s gonna be a legend at this club
— zak7 (@zakshaw15) January 25, 2023
he’s the best ❤️
— 🇾🇪 (@tenhaaagutd) January 25, 2023
Vidic reincarnated, keep that karate kit band on your head mate❤️
— The Batman Channel🌑🔴 (@The_Batman0319) January 25, 2023
He should be our captain soon, the guy is a born warrior ⚔️
— Mark (@TheMarkedPili) January 26, 2023
Different class.
— Matthew Wilson (@Willow1987) January 26, 2023
Many pundits questioned Martinez’s ability to play centre-back in the Premier League when he made the switch to Old Trafford. It was felt that his short stature would have left him exposed but he has emphatically proved the doubters wrong.
Considering United had to beat off Arsenal for Martinez’s signature, fans will be delighted that the 25-year-old ended up moving to Manchester instead.