Tottenham defender Cristian Romero says Lisandro Martinez and Virgil van Dijk are the two best defenders in the Premier League.
The centre-back plays alongside the Manchester United summer signing for Argentina and says he is up there with the very best. After receiving weighty criticism for his performance against Brentford, Martinez has been one of United’s best players.
He has kept club captain Harry Maguire out of the side, keeping three clean sheets. He is expected to be named in the Argentina World Cup squad and has been called up for this month’s internationals.
Romero has also been given the nod and believes he may be lining up next to one of the best defenders in English football. Virgil van Dijk was given the main honour, with the 24-year-old describing him as “top”.
But he also hailed the expertise of Martinez. "Today, the best defender for me is Virgil van Dijk, always, and Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United,” he told Sky Sports. "For me, they are the best in the Premier League."
Martinez has built an exciting defensive partnership with Raphael Varane at United and he explained how much he enjoys playing alongside the French World Cup winner. He said: “Everyone knows how good he is.
"He is a legend for me. I’m really happy to play with him at the back, but every player in the team is ready to play.”
Feuiklmory
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hi he is trying to get there
KingKlef
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Premier butcher 💪
KingKlef
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They are both not good enough i dnt see any of them good all rubbish Van Dijk Martinez Romero him self he's good than them
You are sick man😂😂
VETRIX15
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There's still much time dude.
so what martinez has been class when he play for utd even at ajax , don't be like a clown who want to watch maguire play
gyles45
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I can’t blame Man U fans, same way you overhyped Bruno when he first came now where is Bruno? Now a average player
Stop saying nonsense,bruno rightfully deserved the hype he got then and still deserves it ,the disrespectful to bruno is appalling .
kotbekostz
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u should start to watch utd play because martinez is very good player and has already prove that he is the right man for utd defense
There's still much time dude.
kotbekostz
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You wait on how he will take your Halaand man to man
😲 are you high on drugs??
kotbekostz
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His country man
oh that's true mate. 😂
noaadeikmu
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much love for Romero
VETRIX15
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I can’t blame Man U fans, same way you overhyped Bruno when he first came now where is Bruno? Now a average player
u are the only one that said bruno is average not me as bruno had only one bad season, still he was able to g/a that season and tell what team u are?
VETRIX15
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of course I watched utd matches. I know he is good. but my statement is Romero's judgement not mine. understood. 😉
bro u need to read the article well before commenting 🙄 and read well what ronero said and that means that ur comment is useless
Wilsonzubby
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But his hater's and media criticize him before he started doing his work, what a brilliant defender
Tihabcdouy
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at least wait to the end of the season before saying Martinez is the best defender he only played 6 games to the season and his started judging him already it's too early
didn't u hype dias after 3 games??
Tihabcdouy
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I can’t blame Man U fans, same way you overhyped Bruno when he first came now where is Bruno? Now a average player
who do you support ??
Tihabcdouy
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I can’t blame Man U fans, same way you overhyped Bruno when he first came now where is Bruno? Now a average player
Bruno is world class what are talking about, he is having a good season right now, He had one bad season but still had most assists in UCL and more than 15g/a, we just needed to sort out maguire and our defense.
Sandeiotz
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you assholes don't said nonsense 🤕
Ebubechukwu1996
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I saw Cristiano Ronaldo first [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Jumailmnpr
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They are both not good enough i dnt see any of them good all rubbish Van Dijk Martinez Romero him self he's good than them
Really 😌😌,,
dapeinrz
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They are both not good enough i dnt see any of them good all rubbish Van Dijk Martinez Romero him self he's good than them
ruobdinps
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am I the only one who mistakenly read the name as cristiano ronaldo 😂😂😂
same here 🙆🙆😂😂😂😂
Assadfingers
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You wait on how he will take your Halaand man to man
he'll pocket him coins
Gustavoo
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u should start to watch utd play because martinez is very good player and has already prove that he is the right man for utd defense
I can’t blame Man U fans, same way you overhyped Bruno when he first came now where is Bruno? Now a average player
wipcilpuz
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at least wait to the end of the season before saying Martinez is the best defender he only played 6 games to the season and his started judging him already it's too early
But you called Dias a godlike defender when they just signed him, allow united praise theirs, that’s one good thing about playing for united, if you flop you will be trashed like a thief, and if you are good, you will be praised like a god
ballerbenz101
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His country man
mowimnruz
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What about you Romero,you’re not a good defender 😂
Asifpiklu
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am I the only one who mistakenly read the name as cristiano ronaldo 😂😂😂
Kkrexuke
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u should start to watch utd play because martinez is very good player and has already prove that he is the right man for utd defense
of course I watched utd matches. I know he is good. but my statement is Romero's judgement not mine. understood. 😉
supbcklnt
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You wait on how he will take your Halaand man to man
VETRIX15
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Romero is judging Martinez based on his knowledge in the national team. European football are different. Martinez have time to prove himself in EPL.
u should start to watch utd play because martinez is very good player and has already prove that he is the right man for utd defense
Kkrexuke
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Romero is judging Martinez based on his knowledge in the national team. European football are different. Martinez have time to prove himself in EPL.
Jimmyswaggar
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at least wait to the end of the season before saying Martinez is the best defender he only played 6 games to the season and his started judging him already it's too early
Ayoola_Victor
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Maguire be like so I am a Captain but Bruno gets to wear it since I am always on Bench huh🤣✌
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😂😂
Habcilprsy
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Verane is better defender then L Martinez, in fact LM declared that Verane is the best center back in the world. This year VvD has lost a lot of his form and is in fact not even in the top ten defenders this season
Rebcikuyz
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Martinez the premier league Butcher your nature can never be an excuse for not being outstanding in your field
KHMMURU07
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Maguire be like so I am a Captain but Bruno gets to wear it since I am always on Bench huh🤣✌