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Despite standing 5ft 9in, he won more aerial duels in the league than Harry Maguire last season and won the ball more times than any United defender. Want to know more about Martinez? Read on. How good is he? Martinez's stats compare well with his new team-mates', although that should be qualified by the fact he played in the Dutch Eredivisie, the league ranked seventh by Uefa. He spent the whole of last season at centre-back but his first two campaigns at Ajax, following a 2019 move from Argentina, saw him feature in both full-back roles and as a defensive midfielder. Martinez ranked higher than United's other defenders per 90 minutes in the league for passes, forward passes, aerial duels won, interceptions and possession won last season. He also won more tackles and completed many more dribbles than United's centre-backs. Despite being seven inches shorter than Maguire - and playing six league games fewer because of injury - Martinez still managed to win 80 aerial duels to Maguire's 75. Dutch football expert James Rowe said: "Martinez has made quite an impression in Amsterdam since his move to Ajax from Defensa y Justicia and he hit the ground running, being part of the team that beat PSV 2-0 in the 2019 Johan Cruyff Shield. "What stood out immediately was his composure on the ball, being self-assured at the centre of defence and his wide range of passing. "Amsterdam has really become a home away from home for Martinez. It's certainly not easy to transition from South Am...

Manchester United may have Man United took an early 2-0 lead and looked to be cruising, but the Spanish side managed to stage a late comeback and snatch a level scoreline before heading back home for the second leg. Not only was the final result a crushing blow, but the Red Devils lost both starting central defenders to injury in the process, with the damage concerning in both cases. To make matters worse, the injuries contributed directly to the final, disappointing result. After France international Raphael Varane was withdrawn at halftime and Sevilla managed to pull a goal back, his centre-back partner Lisandro Martinez suffered what appeared to be a serious foot injury late in the match. After Martinez was brought off, United could not replace him as they had used all their substitutions, forced to finish the match against 10 men amid waves of Sevilla pressure. Ultimately, Varane's replacement Harry Maguire would deflect the devastating final goal into his own net, completing the Sevilla comeback for the 2-2 draw. While United hope to engineer a winning result in Spain in a week, the thoughts also turn to Martinez's health and the prospects of his absence for significant time. MORE: Video available in USA: Lisandro Martinez subs off with an injury. 💔 He was carried off by Argentine compatriots and Sevilla opponents, Marcos Acuña and Gonzalo Montiel. Lisandro Martinez injury updates, news The Manchester United defender was carried off the Old Trafford pitch in the 86th ...

Arsenal are reportedly prioritising a move for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez after having an opening bid of £25million rejected. According to Despite the Gunners' opening offer being turned down by the Dutch outfit, Arsenal are expected to return with an improved bid as they look to seal a fourth signing of the summer. football.london understands that READ MORE: Who is Lisandro Martinez? Martinez is a 24-year-old versatile defender born in Gualeguay, Argentina. He isn't the tallest defender standing at just 5ft 9ins and currently plays for Eredivisie champions Ajax. The Argentina international made the move to Amsterdam in 2019 and is considered a key player at the club. Why do Arsenal want him? Arsenal are keen to add quality to their defensive options ahead of next season with Kieran Tierney's injury issues and Nuno Tavares' indifferent form. The Gunners suffered towards the end of the season with a number of defensive absentees and this looks like it will be addressed this summer with the pursuit of Martinez. The 24-year-old defender fits into a similar bracket as Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu due to the fact he can play at full back and centre-back. This profile of player suits Arteta's tactical system and would benefit the Gunners moving forward, having quality cover in multiple positions. Martinez averaged 1.9 tackles and 1.8 interceptions per 90 minutes last season, more than both Tierney (0.8 and 0.7) and Tavares (1.1 and 0.4). The Argentine defender also averaged ...

Lisandro Martinez's first season at Manchester United came to a disappointing end Thursday. He will sidelined with a fractured metatarsal for the rest of the season, the team announced Friday. With the Red Devils still competing in three competitions, getting another blow to their depth has put Erik ten Hag in a tough spot. Marcus Rashford, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Alejandro Garnacho and Martinez are all sidelined for varying amounts of time while the games are getting compressed for United. Sorry! There was an error processing your subscription. "While Lisandro's first season at United has sadly come to a premature end, it will remain a memorable one for the center back having made 45 club appearances whilst establishing himself as a firm fan favorite and helping the team to win the Carabao Cup," Manchester United While they'll face a relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest team Saturday, the Sevilla team that pulled off a comeback at Old Trafford are also close to the relegation zone in La Liga. Ten Hag will also need to consider an April 20 return leg against Sevilla before facing Brighton on the 23rd in the FA Cup. United are a club that had dreams of a treble but with key players missing across the pitch they run a chance of falling out of the remaining competitions as a critical clash in the top four race looms against Tottenham on April 27. Just over two weeks could determine the outcome of the entire season and one of United's most crucial defensive pieces won't ...

Manchester United's new era under Erik ten Hag has begun, and the manager's third signing of the summer has now joined the Old Trafford evolution. On July 17, United and Ajax announced they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Lisandro Martinez. The defender has joined the Red Devils for an initial fee of €57.37 million (approximately £48.8m/$57.9m), and on July 27 the club confirmed a deal had gone through with the defender signing a contract until 2027. Martinez follows Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen in joining Ten Hag's squad, which is looking a little bloated in defence. Indeed, it seems highly likely at least one centre-back on United's books will now have to be moved on in this transfer window. So, why did Ten Hag make Martinez a priority target? What can he offer to the Red Devils? The Sporting News examines the credentials of a 24-year-old, who was at the heart of a transfer tussle between United and Arsenal. MORE: Lisandro Martinez to Man United: The steel and composure Ten Hag needs? United's defending was at the heart of their truly appalling 2021/22 season, in which they ended the Premier League with a goal difference of zero for the very first time. United conceded 68 goals in all competitions last season. Only six teams from the Premier League posted a worse tally, and two of those — Norwich City and Watford — were relegated. That was largely down to a deeply dysfunctional team setup and an inability, either under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or Ralf Ra...

Erik ten Hag's side were reduced to 10 men when Martinez was helped off in the 86th minute with United leading 2-1. Martinez's centre-back partner Raphael Varane also sustained an injury and is expected to be out for a few weeks. "Everyone at Manchester United sends Lisandro and Rapha our best wishes for a speedy recovery," the club said. Martinez, a World Cup winner with Argentina, was helped off the pitch at Old Trafford by Sevilla's Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuna, his international team-mates. He was then placed on a stretcher and carried away for treatment. • Zilliacus still interested in buying Manchester United Martinez joined United from Ajax last July in a deal worth up to £57m and has played in 27 of United's Premier League matches this season. France defender Varane, who joined the club from Real Madrid in August 2021, has made 21 league appearances this season. He picked up an injury just before half-time and was replaced by Harry Maguire at the interval. United are fourth in the Premier League with nine games remaining and the club are still in the FA Cup as well as the Europa League. Speaking before United's league game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, manager Ten Hag said: "We have a lot of decent centre-halves. We have proved in the past and in this season that we have four or five very good centre-halves who can do the job." Centre-backs Maguire and Victor Lindelof are the likely options to fill in for Martinez and Varane. Left-back Luke Shaw, who has...