Lisandro Martinez, Manchester United’s solid defender has addressed Paul Scholes’ recent comments about his ability to make it in the Premier League. Scholes, a club legend questioned if Martinez could help the team win the Premier League. Even with this Martinez’s defensive numbers show how important he is to the team this season.
- Lisandro Martinez talks back to Paul Scholes’ comments about his Premier League abilities.
- Scholes has doubts about Martinez leading Manchester United to success.
- Martinez’s defensive work this season shows what he brings to the team.
Martinez’s Defensive Work at Manchester United
Lisandro Martinez the Argentine center-back, has been really important for Manchester United’s defense. Even though Paul Scholes said Martinez might not be “good enough to win the Premier League” what he’s done on the field says something else. This season he’s played 20 Premier League games got six clean sheets and wins 57% of his tackles. The way he helps keep Manchester United’s defense strong shows how much the team needs him. Read more about Manchester United’s setup and Martinez’s role.
Lisandro Martinez hit back at Paul Scholes’ claim that the World Cup winner isn’t “good enough to win the Premier League” 😮 https://t.co/16OKSpcD1M
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February 12, 2025
Scholes’ Expectations for United Players
Paul Scholes who used to play midfield for Manchester United, always says what he thinks when he’s talking about football. He criticizes Martinez because of how good United was when he played there winning 11 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies. When Scholes talks, he wants United players to be really really good all the time. If you want to know more about Scholes’ career and what he says now go to Paul Scholes Career Overview.
Manchester United’s Future Amidst Transfer Speculations
People are talking about Martinez’s abilities while Manchester United deals with other problems like what might happen with Marcus Rashford. Teams in the Saudi Pro League want him so nobody knows if he’ll stay at United which makes things complicated. Also young players like Alejandro Garnacho might get more chances to play under manager Ruben Amorim who likes using young players in his team. Check out what’s happening with Marcus Rashford’s transfer stuff and what Garnacho might do next.
