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Daily Mirror
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Colin Millar

Lisandro Martinez behaviour in training earns him brutal nickname from Man Utd teammates

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been nicknamed “the butcher” in the club’s training sessions due to his combative style of physical challenges.

Martinez joined United from Ajax over the summer in a deal worth £55million and has instantly established himself as a fans favourite at Old Trafford. The Argentine has starred in the heart of United’s defence initially alongside Raphael Varane and subsequently Victor Lindelof.

The 24-year-old earned the club’s Player of the Month award for August and is one of the first names on Erik ten Hag’s team sheet. Martinez has started in all 14 Premier League games for United to date and featured in each of the club’s 21 games across all competitions.

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