June 21st 2024.
Lisandro Martinez was a standout player for Argentina on the pitch during their first match of the Copa America on Friday. As a Manchester United star, he helped his team secure a 2-0 victory over Canada, showcasing his skills and proving to be a crucial asset for his country.
Throughout the entire 90 minutes, Martinez displayed a strong performance, contributing to Argentina's clean sheet and showing no signs of the injury that had previously plagued him. In fact, he made two important clearances, two tackles, and a crucial interception to prevent one of Canada's most dangerous counter attacks.
Not only was Martinez solid on defense, but he also dominated possession on the ball. With a total of 98 touches and an impressive 93% completion rate on his 89 passes, he was a key player in controlling the flow of the game. He even created a scoring opportunity with a beautiful through ball, but unfortunately, his teammates were unable to finish it off.
For Manchester United fans, it was no surprise to see Martinez excel on the pitch. After all, he is known for providing a strong foundation for his team from the back, just as he does for his club under the guidance of Erik ten Hag.
Martinez's teammate at Manchester United, Alejandro Garnacho, was also part of Argentina's squad for the Copa America. However, he did not see any action in the match against Canada, remaining on the bench throughout the game.
Despite Garnacho's absence, Argentina was able to secure the victory with goals from Manchester City's Julian Alvarez and the legendary Lionel Messi, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest footballers of all time. After the match, Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni expressed his relief at the win, stating that the team was thankful for the result.
He also criticized the quality of the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, and stated that it was not suitable for high-level players like those on the Argentina team. However, he did not want to use this as an excuse for the team's performance, as they had known about the change in turf for seven months prior to the match.
Looking ahead, Argentina will face Chile on June 26 at 2am UK time, while Canada, managed by former Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch, will take on Peru on June 25. As for Manchester United fans, they can keep up with the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates on the team's website, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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