“I sent him to the gym” Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez takes sly dig at Adama Traore following exciting match-up in Premier League opener
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez playfully mocked Fulham's Adama Traore after their tussle, joking that he sent him 'to the gym'.
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Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez took a sly dig at Fulham's Adama Traore, following 1-0 win. (via Sky Sports)
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez took a cheeky jab at Fulham forward Adama Traore, following an entertaining tussle during the inaugural EPL match. The Argentine humorously stated that he sent Traore ‘to the gym’.
The Red Devils registered a 1-0 win over Fulham in the opening match of the new EPL season. Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to make his Red Devils debut and scored the only goal of the game in the 87th minute. However, the standout moment of the match was the intense duel between Lisandro Martinez and Adama Traore, both of whom had their moments of dominance throughout the game.
Martinez, starting alongside Harry Maguire in United’s defense, faced a challenging start against the Spanish winger, who outplayed him early in one-on-one duels. However, the Argentine center-back quickly adapted and successfully tackled Traore in a subsequent encounter, leaving him on the ground. After the match, the 26-year-old humorously commented on the physical encounter, claiming he had sent Traore to the gym.
I sent him to the gym. I learnt from the first situation. In the first situation, he killed me — so I killed him back.Lisandro Martinez on his match-up with Fulham star Adama Traore (via Sky Sports)
Lisandro Martinez said this after defending against Adama Traoré ? pic.twitter.com/Qx6WxDT9n0
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The former Wolves forward, known for his impressive physique, ties into Martinez’s gym reference. Meanwhile, the Red Devils’ opening win eases the pressure ahead of their upcoming matches against Brighton and Liverpool.
Lisandro Martinez confronts Jamie Carragher over his criticism after Manchester United EPL win
Lisandro Martinez playful confronted Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher after Manchester United’s win over Fulham. The defender responded to the former Liverpool star’s past criticism of his height compared to other defenders.
Carragher, in 2022, had doubted if the Argentine center-back, standing at 5 feet 9 inches, could physically handle playing in the EPL and suggested he switch to left-back. Martinez, however, has proven his doubters wrong and confidently responded to the pundit’s comments, emphasizing the importance of mental strength in overcoming challenges.
As a player we are ready for everything. Criticise. It is part of our job. If you are here for excuses, you are not ready for this club. If you play bad, be ready for criticism.Lisandro Martinez responds to Jamie Carragher’s criticism (via Sky Sports)
As the two met after the season opener, the 26-year-old playfully called out Carragher for his previous comments, and the former Liverpool star jokingly responded by comparing their heights.
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