Lisandro Martinez, the 28-year-old defender of Manchester United, scored his first goal at Old Trafford in Thursday's match against Saba of Azerbaijan. This 4-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League marked a turning point in his return to the pitch after serious injuries.
Returning to Form and Preparing for the Derby
Martinez, who joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022, has recently returned to peak form despite multiple injuries. Referring to his team's recent victory, he emphasized the importance of confidence ahead of the Manchester derby: "Certainly, when you win, confidence goes up, but we must keep our calm and enjoy today's victory. Tomorrow we must think about the derby, which is very important for us."
Martinez also pointed out the team's defensive issues, saying: "It is always our responsibility. In the match against Everton, we tried to keep a clean sheet but conceded a goal, and that bothers us. If we want to compete, we must protect our goal."
Challenges Ahead and a Bright Future
In response to a question about the impressive performance of his teammate, Lenny Euro, he said: "We witnessed an outstanding performance from Lenny Euro. He maintained his composure and calm in every situation. He is the future of this club, and we must help him."
Martinez also discussed the physical challenges of the current season, stating: "This is exactly what we want, playing every three days and in all competitions. This is the standard we want as a team."
As the Manchester derby approaches on Sunday, Martinez confidently spoke about his team's readiness for the challenges ahead, emphasizing that this match will be very different.
