The Argentina international might be diminutive in stature, but he has a giant heart and without question Reds supporters have immediately taken to his all-action, aggressive style of defending.
Granted, Martinez and indeed the team endured a tricky start to the season, but from the Liverpool win onwards he has been absolutely excellent and looks increasingly settled alongside Raphael Varane. The club’s new no.6 was even voted our Player of the Month for August.
Lisandro is a big topic of conversation in our latest episode of The Debate, with panellist Laurie Whitwell of the Athletic pointing to his immediate connection with the United fanbase.