Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher admits he was erroneous about ‘special’ Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez and promises him and Casemiro have made Purple Devils ‘more powerful’

Jamie Carragher has confessed that he was mistaken to doubt Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez.

The Argentinian arrived in the summer season for £46million, with Carragher expressing his considerations Martinez would be capable to cope in the Premier League because of to his 5ft 9in body.

On the other hand, as the year has progressed, he seems to have modified his thoughts a person of Erik ten Hag’s now crucial gamers.

Speaking to United legend Gary Neville on The Overlap, he mentioned: “I assume he’s been brilliant.

“To be that little and engage in centre-back again, you’ve clearly obtained to be a specific participant, a excellent participant. Now, I did not assume anyone of that size could cope in the Premier League and he has coped.

“I believe he’s been fantastic. When I said before about United’s spirit, I imagine he’s been a significant portion. I think there was a video game I saw a number of months ago, he was essentially subbed and somebody scored probably a late purpose.

“He was suitable concerned, this was only two or a few weeks ago. Of course you’ve observed him in the Planet Cup, Argentinian, he’s obtained that combat.

“I think him and Casemiro coming in, it feels more potent, more robust. But I didn’t believe a centre-back would be capable to cope that sizing.

“Now pay attention, you can even now get uncovered in the air, that has to happen at some stage. Every participant has got weaknesses, the most effective players hide them or make absolutely sure they really don’t get uncovered and I assume he’s a really superior player. He’s surprised me with the way he’s coped.”

Martinez has so far stored 13 clean sheets during his debut time at United, scoring one particular goal for them.

The 25-12 months-old has formed a trusty defensive partnership with Raphael Varane for considerably of the campaign.

As outlined, he also gained the Entire world Cup with Argentina in December and could earn a lot more silverware later this period in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle.