In the first round of the Premier League, which ended on August 17th, Beijing time, Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 at home and got a good start to the season. After the game, Manchester United's defense general lisandro Martinez was interviewed by Sky Sports, sharing his views on the game, personal role and the differences between the Premier League and the Dutch League.
Lisandro first emphasized the importance of three points, but at the same time, he did not forget to point out that the team still has many areas to improve. "Of course, the most important thing is that we got three points, which is the goal of every game. But we also know that we still have a lot of room to improve," he said.
Talking about the feeling of playing for a big club like Manchester United, lisandro said that he felt both challenged and proud. "It's difficult to play for a club like Manchester United, but we were born for it. We must face every game with a positive attitude and withstand the pressure from all sides." He revealed that the internal atmosphere of the team is good, and the support of substitute players and fans has given him great motivation. "Today, we have a good interaction with substitute players and fans, and I am extremely proud to be a member of this big family."
In the game, lisandro not only stabilized the defensive line, but also showed the characteristics of a versatile player, and even made a guest appearance as the left-back. "I haven't played many games as left-back, but as a player, I am always ready to give everything to the team." He admitted that if the team needs it, he will not hesitate to step up. "If I have to play there, I will do my best to do it well."
Facing a strong opponent like Adama Traore, lisandro showed tenacious fighting spirit. "I sent him to the gym!" He laughed as he recalled the confrontation with Traore. "He was tough, but I learned a lot from my first confrontation with him. Although he beat me at first, I quickly adjusted and fought back effectively."
Lisandro showed maturity and self-confidence to the criticism from the outside world. "As players, we must be prepared for everything, including accepting criticism." He admitted that he did not perform well at the beginning of last season and took the initiative to take responsibility. "I didn't play well in the first two games of last season, and I accept this fact. But I always believe that I have the ability to do better." He stressed that although he is not tall, he will win the game through hard work and wisdom.
Finally, lisandro talked about the differences between the Premier League and the Dutch League. "The system of Eredivisie is very different from that of the Premier League." He explained. "In Eredivisie, we (Ajax) usually have more control over the rhythm of the game. But in the Premier League, every team is extremely fast, physically strong and has excellent ball control ability. This is a brand-new challenge for me, but I am ready to meet it."
