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When Lisandro Martinez signed for Manchester United in July, Erik ten Hag finally had his ‘warrior’ at Old Trafford. It was clear that the Reds needed to strengthen in defence, and were crying out for someone who could add some much-needed bite to the heart of the backline. There were questions as to how he would settle in and cope with the intensity of the Premier League, with several former players and pundits suggesting that his height would see him struggle in the English top-flight. 
Since United lost their opening two matches of the season, they have gone on to win their past four Premier League matches, with Martinez and Varane helping the side to record clean sheets in the victories over Southampton and Leicester City, as well as restricting Arsenal to just one goal last weekend.
Martinez bounced back after a tough start to his United career to pick up back-to-back Man-of-the-Match awards in games against Liverpool and Southampton. Martinez becomes the first defender to win United’s monthly award since Luke Shaw received it twice in a row, in February and March 2021. It is also the first time a new signing has picked up the award in their initial month with the club since former Reds winger Daniel James back in August 2019, a testament to Lisandro’s instant impact following his transfer from Ajax. As a left-footed centre-back, Martinez has added balance to the side and that’s something United have lacked for several years. 
With a starting place in Argentina’s national team still up for grabs, he will be hoping to keep this form up. Ten Hag knew that the 24-year-old had everything needed to become a fan’s favourite at Old Trafford, his desire alone has made supporters fall in love with him.
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