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18.07.2023 - 09:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former centre-back Jaap Stam praised Manchester United ace Lisandro Martinez ahead of his second season at Old Trafford.
Martinez copied United manager Erik ten Hag in swapping Ajax for M16 last summer, joining the club in a deal worth more than £50million. The Argentine soon settled into life in England, establishing himself as a key figure in the manager's plans to try and resurrect the club's fortunes.
His no-nonsense approach and love for the game was quickly absorbed by the supporters, meaning he became an instant fans' favourite. However, his campaign came to a premature end in April when he fractured a metatarsal in the 2-2 draw against Sevilla in the Europa League at Old Trafford.
The defender has been on the comeback trail ever since and he made his long-awaited return in last Wednesday's 2-0 win over Leeds United in Oslo in the Reds' opening pre-season friendly. He started the contest alongside Raphael Varane in the heart of the defence.
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He is now looking to put a difficult last few months behind him and focus on getting ready for the forthcoming campaign. And former Reds ace Stam, who played for the club between 1998 and 2001, is hopeful that Martinez can produce similar standards to the ones he showed last term.
"I think Martinez has done very well," Stam told United's club website. "In the beginning of last season, I think he needed to adjust to the league and to the opposition and how they can play.
"But, since then, he's been very good, very composed on the ball. He's finding the right free
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