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Lisandro Martinez dominates

For Lisandro Martinez, this season is about redemption. After becoming a true fan favorite by the end of his first year at the club, his second season turned into a nightmare filled with injuries.

This year, Martinez has put those issues behind him, but instability in his defensive partnerships and an unsteady tactical setup have resulted in the team conceding too many chances. However, that wasn’t the case against Southampton. Alongside Matthijs de Ligt, Martinez showed glimpses of a partnership that could become the foundation of future success.

Martinez was everywhere on the pitch, sweeping up behind his teammates, stepping in for tackles, distributing from the back, and even carrying the ball forward himself.

His dominance was reflected in the stats too. He finished the match with a 97% passing accuracy (58/60), successfully completing both dribbles, winning both tackles, and emerging victorious in all of his duels.

On top of that, he made seven ball recoveries and four interceptions, delivering a complete performance worthy of his nickname, “The Butcher.”

The Importance of Martinez

Manchester United has focused heavily on playing out from the back this season, inviting the opposition press before passing through it. The signing of Matthijs de Ligt supports this strategy, as will the eventual integration of Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee into the squad. Martinez, however, remains central to the team’s plans.

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