Lisandro Martinez silenced his critics for the second game running with a monstrous performance as Manchester United made it back-to-back wins at Southampton.
The 5ft 9in centre-back has been hounded by pundits and opposition fans since signing for the Red Devils in a £55million transfer deal from Ajax, even being dubbed 'frighteningly bad' amid fierce criticism. But after earning Man of the Match thanks to an outstanding display against Liverpool, Martinez continued to prove his prowess in the heart of Erik ten Hag 's back line at St Mary's.
Winning all five of his aerial duels, the diminutive defender was immense at the heart the Red Devils' rearguard to shut out Southampton, showing signs that his partnership with Raphael Varane will develop into a formidable one. Martinez also showed off his other qualities and all-round proactive play to help notch a clean sheet, managing seven interceptions and four clearances.
