Liverpool FC defender Virgil van Dijk agrees with Roy Keane over Manchester United signing Lisandro Martinez as they shut down undue criticism towards the Argentina international. Martinez, 24, followed Erik ten Hag to United from Ajax this summer and has been a stand-out performer this season.
Despite his diminutive stature, Martinez packs a real punch in his performances and United have adjusted superbly to the skillset he does offer the team. Indeed, the centre-back has struck up an impressive partnership with Raphael Varane and continues to lead the fight in his injury absence.
Without allowing him to settle, some observers slammed Martinez during his early days at Old Trafford and they've been made to eat their words. However, as far as Van Dijk and Keane are concerned, Martinez has key attributes to make up for his size - while the former does not even see it as an issue in the first instance.
