Lisandro Martínez (LM) does not appear in any of the pools of losses that Manchester United wants to carry out this year because, among other things, he is a leader in the locker room, as Rúben Amorim, his coach, has said. Today, if the Portuguese does not reserve it, LM will once again be the spiritual leader of this United that visits Arsenal (4:00 p.m.) in the FA Cup.
Although the Argentine was signed on the recommendation of Ten Hag, the previous coach, from his time at Ajax, Amorim still considers him indisputable and captain of the team (in some games. And, whatever the case, he is one of the few untouchable in the club because he exercises leadership on and off the field.
The last example was the great goal he scored at Anfield a week ago to achieve a final draw against the most in-form team in the country. And all, despite ManU’s bad moment. It was a bit of an iconic celebration (dedication to his future child with his pregnant wife) touching his ear in front of his fans at Anflied. A celebration that has even appeared in the EAFC 25 game, where he appears as one of the players of the week (Team Of The Week).
His strong mentality and good form for months also led him, in the Argentine National Team, to gain prominence and take away Nico Otamendi’s starting position since the last Copa América.
“What has changed? The mentality. Faith, trust, I saw everyone safe. With confidence in every duel, in passing and defending. We really enjoyed the game,” said ‘Licha’ after the Anfield clash.
Today Lisandro has a new opportunity to demonstrate that he is the most positive spirit left in the historic ManU.
