Lisandro Martinez, a defender for Manchester United, talked candidly in an interview on what it means to play for the team.
Lisandro Martinez’s injury and consequent absence for the majority of the 2023–24 season has been one of the biggest disappointments.
Spiritually, “The Butcher” is the lifeblood of this Manchester United team, and he has a significant stylistic influence on how Erik ten Hag’s team approaches both ball possession and defense.
The good news is that Martinez is getting closer to making a recovery. This week, he told club reporters, “I really am good, really good, honestly.” My recovery is progressing wonderfully, exactly how I want it to, and I feel powerful.
Lisandro Martinez “gets it” when it comes to playing for the Red Devils, despite having only spent one whole season at Manchester United.
He summed up his excitement about being a Manchester United player in his interview: he knows what it means to play for the team.
“I think it is really important to remember from where you started,” Martinez clarified. Whoa. I’m feeling a lot of different emotions as we chat about this. Thus, it holds great significance for me.
“You must have gratitude. Observe this location, examine the emblem, the stadium, the individuals, the supporters, and the fervor. All you have to do is fight for your people, for everyone.
“It affects millions and millions of people, not just you. We must maintain our humility. Place your feet on the ground and keep moving without stopping. That’s it—no justifications.
Lisandro Martinez’s remarks embarrassed one player in particular, Jadon Sancho, the club’s free agent.
Sancho has decided not to apologize to manager Erik ten Hag for his social media outburst, essentially ending his Manchester United career.
Sancho is training by himself and hasn’t played a single minute for the club since August, despite comments that he is “killing his career.”
Martinez claims there are no more justifications, but Sancho has managed to come up with one.
The defender declares that he wants to “fight for the fans” and is “grateful” for the opportunity. Where has Sancho been thinking about all of that?