Ian Wright says Lisandro Martinez possesses ‘defensive quality’ that has not been seen at Manchester United in recent years.
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Martinez, who joined United in a £60m move from Ajax last summer, produced another impressive performance to help the Red Devils beat West Ham 1-0 on Sunday.
Concerns were raised about Martinez’s height prior to his arrival at Old Trafford but the Argentine has quickly established himself as a key member of Erik ten Hag’s squad, starting all 12 of United’s Premier League games this season.
Marcus Rashford’s 100th Manchester United goal put the home side in front against the Hammers and Ten Hag’s side resisted late pressure from West Ham to secure the three points and move to fifth in the Premier League.