Lisandro Martinez has recovered from a slow start to become one of Manchester United's key men.
The Argentine centre-half arrived as a big-money arrival from Ajax, following the same path of manager Erik ten Hag. He was singled out for criticism in the early defeats to Brighton and Brentford, with many sceptical over his lack of height in a position where players are regularly over six foot tall.
He has since recovered from that slow start and has won plenty of praise - and now one of his peers has added his voice to the growing list of admirers. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says people who simply write Martinez off because of his 5ft9in frame are "talking rubbish".
Speaking on the Overlap, in partnership with Sky Bet, van Dijk said: "People talking about Lisandro Martínez and his height, are talking absolute rubbish. It can help as a centre-back if you’re a bit taller, but what he’s done since coming to the Premier League, has been good. He’s a good signing for Manchester United, he’s good on the ball, he’s very passionate, so I can only speak positively about him.
"I have respect for what he’s achieved so far, and I hope he does well at United, but that he doesn’t get successful there with winning trophies!
"In England, everyone loves criticising players about everything, but that’s fine because you can’t change it. Lisandro has shown many good performances already, and he shouldn’t think about the outside noise around him."
KeithO
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It's simply the best and a very rare, talented and extraordinary player whose achievements can never be compared to any other players of today. That is both Messi and Ronaldo🔥🔥🔥🔥. This 2 are the greatest of all time
sewaemopu
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ALL TIME GREATEST OF BOTH GREAT MESSI & GOOD RONALDO
Sayabdikmz
227
When Messi and Ronaldo play there is only one real winner and that is football. we are lucky to have such brilliant players on television,you tube and being able to go to watch these players live in front of our own eyes in the fortresses that these players play in week in, week out. we are blessed to live in an era with such legends two brilliant players playing for two great clubs
emilnimmi
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GOAT is a singular nown. We cannot attribute it to two players. That is the main reason between fans. But my view is that GOAT should go to both of them because we cannot put down one in any case because as they are becoming older they are proving more and breaking records. I will say the truth that if Messi and Ronaldo retire it is like that, the king of the jungle is gone. I am wishing that they never should retire because they are the greatest footballers living in the whole universe. Hands off legends. We can say------------------- the GOAT,
Lysander
204
the goat is a demonic symbol of a diety the worship. they use demonic powers and their demonic connections to rule and stay on top and to keep famous. they are satanic agents.
Lionaire
184
LET ME GET THIS SIMPLE TO YOU THE GOATS - MESSI OR RONALDO ( DEPENDS ON WHICH STYLE OF PLAY YOU PREFER ) THE UPCOMING STARS AND MOST PROBABLY GOATS - NEYMAR , GRIEZMANN , HAZARD AND SALAH ( It will be one hell of a competition in Football for the top spot when Messi and Ronaldo Retire ) The Future Gems - Mbappe , Vinicius , Dembele , Sancho and many other young talents. Like if u agree
Stellen_Henriques
105
In football G.O.A.T is not 🐐 this is what you are watching right now 👇 is called a G.O.A.T one and only one in this era " Christional Messinaldo"
Kenado
18
They are both great players but frankly speaking, looking at how Messi handles situations when the going gets tough for his team to the extend of being the player to score most goal from the bench and Ronaldo shining when his teams performance is good . I will conclude that Ronaldo only becomes a winner with the help of his team because he often scores with an assist from a teammate, from free kicks of teammates and penalties from teammates. But Messi on the other hand is the winner for the team because he can take on defenders and scores him self or create an assist for someone to score, he dribbles, create long passes, through balls , scores from free kicks etc. I think Messi can do anything on the pitch except defensive duty and areal challenges where he is weak. In conclusion I say Messi is the GOAT of football with great respect to all the other player who have graced the game
memabceks
12
King of football
cris7iano123
11
Sorry!! Being A Cristiano Ronaldo Fan I Prefer Messi As A *GOAT*. thats Truth And Noone Can Replace Him!!