They criticized him for his height in England, Lisandro Martínez's response
The Argentine national team referred to what he experienced in the first months in the Premier League
Lisandro Martinez arrived as a signing this season at Manchester United, at the special request of new coach Erik Ten Hag, who trained him at Ajax. Before adding his first minutes, the Argentine defender was heavily criticized for his short stature.
The player selected by Argentina started in the friendly match and once again stood out as one of the best players on the pitch. Following a 3-0 victory, Martinez addressed his time with the Red Devils and the criticism he has received.
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"It's a dream for me to be in a team like Manchester United and in the Premier League," confessed the former Ajax defender. About the criticism he said: "I didn't pay attention to them, I believe in myself and I always work hard, that always gives good results in the end."
Although he started in the friendly against Honduras, everything indicates that the pair of defenders in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be Nicolas Otamendi and Cristian Romero. Lionel Scaloni trusts them too much, despite the great form of Lisandro Martinez.
He changed Manchester United
Lisandro Martinez was one of the changes that have helped Manchester United turn the situation around and improve the dynamics, since they started with two straight defeats in the Prem. Lisandro has benched Harry Maguire, already Now the Red Devil defense looks stronger.