Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez, will still get found out, according to Graeme Souness.
After leaving Ajax, the Argentine international instantly became a favorite of the supporters, who adore his ferocity on the field.
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Nicknamed “The Butcher”, he has been living up to that moniker and his 5ft 9in height has so far not proved to be an issue.
However, Liverpool legend Souness, still thinks there are times when opponents will get the better of him because of his stature.
What Did Souness Say About Martinez?
He told White and Jordan on talkSPORT: “We’ve played 12 games. There’s a lot to like about him, I like his aggression. The first thing he did when they played Liverpool at Old Trafford, he’s gone right through Mohamed Salah.
“Salah for the rest of the game was looking for him. I like that. That’s professional sport, he did his job very early on Mo Salah and for the rest of the game looking over his shoulder.
“I just feel when you are that size you will get caught. You will get pinned in the box.
“I don’t think he’s terribly quick, I don’t think he’s terribly good on the ball, but he makes other people play and has real aggression, which Argentinians tend to have.
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“We are talking about the Premier League. He will [get found out]. At 5ft 9 and he’s playing against guys who are 6ft 2 then he will get pinned occasionally.
“He will get out sprinted occasionally and he will get caught. That’s my take on it.
“I can’t tell you a centre back in English football, in my time of the game, that have been successful being that size.”
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