Eric Bailly reacts to Lisandro Martinez’s performance against West Ham

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Lisandro Martinez‘s impressive and influential performances for Manchester United have not gone unnoticed by fellow Red Devil Eric Bailly.

The 24-year-old has been a revelation since making his big money move to Old Trafford from Ajax.

Despite being written off after a difficult start to life at Old Trafford by the likes of Jamie Carragher, the fiery Argentine is rapidly becoming one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League.

While the likes of Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof have all had their injury troubles, United’s number six has been ever present for the Reds in the Premier League.

Across all competitions, Martinez has started all but one Europa League game this season and his influence and importance in Erik ten Hag’s team is clear to see.

Eric Bailly reacts to Lisandro Martinez’s performance against West Ham

While the nine-time Argentina international is on the small side for a centre-back, he more than makes up for his lack of height with his aggression, bravery, ability to sniff out danger and quality with the ball at his feet.

The South American is a vital part of what Ten Hag is trying to build at Old Trafford and Martinez possesses the ability to improve his teammates by leading by example.

His never say die attitude is contagious and he’s striking up a good partnership with Luke Shaw down United’s left-hand side of defence.

It would have been reassuring for Harry Maguire yesterday, upon his return to the starting line-up, knowing that he had Martinez next to him who will throw his body on the line for the cause and constantly cover him if and when he was pulled out of position.

Martinez, known as the butcher, relished the physical battle with Hammers strikers Gianluca Scamacca and Michail Antonio.

United look to have struck gold by bringing the Argentine to Old Trafford and the frightening prospect is he’s only going to get better and better.

Martinez’s arrival bumped Bailly further down the centre-back pecking order, and while the Ivorian is currently embarking on a season-long loan with Marseille, United’s number three has been impressed by what he’s seen from our latest signing from Argentina.

Commenting on Martinez’s Instagram post following the win against the Irons, Bailly wrote: “Butcher you are on fire.”