Manchester United didn’t begin effectively in opposition to Southampton throughout Saturday’s early Premier League recreation at St. Marys’.
The Pink Devils, who named an unfamiliar midfield that includes Kobbie Mainoo and Christian Eriksen, had been second to each ball and underneath strain for giant elements of the primary half.
Russell Martin’s Saints missed a penalty earlier than falling behind to 2 quick-fire objectives from Matthijs De Ligt and Marcus Rashford.
Lisandro Martinez informed his anticipation is top-quality
Consequently, the Pink Devils took management of the sport, however, in keeping with TNT Sports activities’ Lucy Ward, Erik Ten Hag owes rather a lot to Lisandro Martinez for his top-class efficiency, which helped hold the Saints at bay earlier than the away workforce turned the sport round.
Praising the Argentine’s spectacular anticipation, Ward, who spoke dwell on commentary within the first half, mentioned: “His studying of the sport is totally unbelievable.”
And persevering with to laud the 26-year-old, who has made a number of key interceptions to interrupt up the Saints’ assaults, Ward, shortly after the break, mentioned: “He’s some participant.”
Martinez joined United from Ajax two years in the past, and, together with De Ligt, has develop into one in every of Ten Hag’s first selection centre-backs.
