Lisandro Martinez has embodied exactly what Man Utd need next season with his message after Argentina’s latest win.
Argentina survived a nervy contest against Switzerland to emerge victorious 3-1 in extra time, and Lisandro Martinez played from start to finish.
Martinez continued his good form, although there were some hiccups along the way, as noted by the Argentine press.
Ultimately, all’s well that ends well, and Martinez personified the spirit that Man Utd need from him.
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Lisandro Martinez rallies the troops after Argentina’s win
Martinez is more than just a key player for Argentina. He is their leader who sets the tone and personifies their playing style full of grit and desire.
His style of communication resonates with the Argentine fans, and his no-nonsense, heart-on-the-sleeve way of playing has endeared him to everyone.
The same was reflected in his post-match message on his Instagram, as he wrote, “WHAT A TEAM, ***! Until the end. Always together. Let’s go, Argentina!”
Former Man Utd target Emi Martinez responded with a single word, “Awesome”, while Giuliano Simeone called him a “bull” for his aggressive playing style.
Lionel Messi and Diogo Dalot were among the notable players to like the post, which showed Martinez’s finest moments in the game and the team spirit in the Argentina camp.
That brings us to what Man Utd need from him.
Man Utd need Martinez to be a leader again
Martinez is exactly the kind of character who sets the standards in the dressing room, as evidenced by his rallying cry for Argentina.
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He had that role under Erik ten Hag, but despite his best efforts to be present, he hasn’t played enough since then.
Coming unscathed through 120 minutes of gruelling football is a good sign that Martinez is completely fit, and his post-game message proves that he’s enjoying his football again.
United need this version to return to Carrington and drive standards to unify the dressing room in the same way.
Michael Carrick will be delighted if he gets the same version of Martinez that is at this World Cup, and who powered Erik ten Hag’s brilliant debut season.
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