Lisandro Martinez has become a cult-hero at Manchester United.
The 25-year-old defender has established himself as a key player in Ten Hag’s XI in his debut campaign.
He has formed a formidable partnership with Raphael Varane at the heart of defence.
The World Cup winner has received early criticism over his height from pundits all over the world.
But the defender has been pivotal in helping Argentina lift the World Cup and has already made 34 appearances for the Red Devils this campaign.
The Argentine will be aiming to help United lift their first trophy since 2017 when they face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
‘I can’t do it, otherwise I will be suspended every game!’ Martinez said. ‘You have to be clever. It’s hard, really hard.
‘Sometimes I want to kill, but you have to control as well. I think it’s our culture from Argentina.
‘We’re always like this, we’re passionate. Football, for us, is everything, so that’s why we always give everything.
‘As a kid, I remember when I was really young, four or five, I started to fight and I cried when I lost, so it’s something we have in the blood, in the heart, it’s our culture.’
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