Under the night sky in Beijing on December 20, sparks clashed in an EFL Cup Quarter-Final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United that ended in a 4-3 draw. In the broadcast booth after the match, soccer pundit Carragher launched an in-depth analysis of United's Lisandro Martinez.
"Perhaps the biggest hang-up in the minds of Manchester United fans is the form of Lisandro Martinez." Carragher's words were tinged with a hint of concern, "At first, I had reservations about his performance in a four-at-the-back system, after all, height is not his strong point. But who would have thought that in his first season, his performance would be surprisingly bright. From a tactical point of view, he seems to be more adapted to the layout of the three defenders, with his accurate left-footed shot and the protection of two tall defenders behind him, making him a fish out of water.
However, since Amorim took charge of United, Martinez's performance seems to have slipped. Especially in the game that just ended, his performance was disappointing. I observed that he looked a bit clumsy in his movements on the field, as if he has not yet fully integrated into Amorim's tactical system. This is certainly a huge challenge for United as Martinez is a key player in the team's defense."
