'I didn’t think a centre-back that size would be able to cope.'
The Argentine defender has proven to be an excellent signing as he has been one of the best defenders in the league so far.
Martinez has silenced the critics this season though as he has been one of the most consistent performers for Man United this season.: “I think he’s been brilliant. To be that small and play at centre-back, you’ve obviously got to be a special player, a good player. “And obviously, we saw him in the World Cup, Argentinian. He’s got that fight. I think him and Casemino coming in… it feels more powerful, stronger. But I didn’t think a centre-back that size would be able to cope.”
He previously told Sky Sports: “Now, we should never judge managers or players too early, but I’m convinced this can’t work because the size of him playing in a back four.
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