August 16th 2024.
Lisandro Martinez had a great time during Manchester United's exciting victory over Fulham on Friday night. The Argentine defender was involved in a thrilling tussle with Fulham winger Adama Traore, and he even joked about "sending him to the gym" after one particular challenge.
The match was a tense one, with both teams creating chances but failing to score until late in the game. It was then that young substitute Joshua Zirkzee made his debut for the Red Devils and scored the winning goal in the 87th minute at Old Trafford.
However, the highlight of the game was the back-and-forth battle between Martinez and Traore in the first half. The lightning-fast Fulham winger managed to get past the experienced defender early on, but Martinez quickly learned from his mistake and shut down Traore's next attempt with ease.
Reflecting on the moment Traore ended up on the ground after their challenge, Martinez couldn't resist a playful jab, telling Sky Sports, "I sent him to the gym!" He also added, "He is difficult to play against, but I learned from the first situation. He killed me, but then I killed him back."
After the game, Martinez spoke about the importance of starting the season with a win, even if it wasn't the most convincing performance from the team. "For sure it is really important and the most important thing is the three points," he said. "We still have to improve a lot."
Martinez, who played both as a center-back and as a left-back during the game, also talked about the pressure of playing for a big club like Manchester United. "It is difficult, but we live for that and we have to play in a positive way," he shared. "We have to take this pressure and today we had a good connection with the subs and fans."
Despite not being used to playing as a left-back, Martinez was willing to give his all for the team. "As a player, you have to give everything to the team," he said. "If the team needs me there, I will give everything. If I have to play there, I will give everything."
In the end, Martinez was proud to play for Manchester United and contribute to their important victory. And as he continues to adapt to his new role on the team, fans can expect to see more of his impressive performances on the field.
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