Lisandro Martinez has openly expressed his firm belief in Manchester United's head coach, Ruben Amorim, and his coaching staff. Since joining Manchester United from Sporting CP last November, Amorim has yet to completely reverse the team's downward trend in overall performance. However, there have been some positive changes as the tactical system is gradually implemented.
Despite Amorim mentioning the possibility of a relegation threat for Manchester United during a press conference, the team managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Liverpool in an intense match on Sunday, bringing about some positive signals. Liverpool currently tops the Premier League standings, while Manchester United nearly secured a victory at Anfield in this thrilling encounter. Amad scored the equalizing goal in the final 10 minutes of the game, while Harry Maguire missed a golden opportunity to score in the dying moments, failing to help the team turn the tide.
Nonetheless, Martinez's goal helped Manchester United take a 1-0 lead in the second half. After the match, he told MUTV, "Of course, I feel somewhat disappointed because we came here to win, and until the very end, we showed that we had the potential to do so, but we ultimately didn't secure the victory." He candidly added, "But I am satisfied with the team's performance. We gave it our all, played well, and were very free. In previous matches, we overthought things, played somewhat nervously, and even felt pressured. But in today's game, we demonstrated more character and personality."
Martinez emphasized the team's progress: "I have complete faith in this team and in the coach and his coaching staff. I believe that football is not just about technical and tactical competition; the psychological aspect is equally important. Compared to previous matches, the team was completely different, wasn't it? We need to take the positive aspects from this and continue moving forward. This match has boosted our confidence, and frankly, football is all about belief and confidence; we will become even more confident."
When discussing his first goal in the match, Martinez stated: "Scoring feels great, but what matters most to me is winning the game. It doesn't matter who scores; I just want to win and make the fans happy. A commentator from Sky Sports sarcastically suggested: "Does this statement by Lima seem to hint at Cristiano Ronaldo's past situation at Manchester United?" Lima also added, "We are capable of achieving success; we can compete with any team. We performed exceptionally well against Manchester City, and the same goes for this match between Manchester United and Liverpool. We possess sufficient strength; we simply need to believe in ourselves."
Ultimately, the draw between Manchester United and Liverpool elevated their position in the Premier League to 13th place. Although the team still has a distance to cover to reach the top four, Martinez's confidence and the team's progress undoubtedly bring hope for future matches. So, what are your thoughts on these messages and opinions? Feel free to leave your comments below. If you're interested in more sports and football news, follow Beta!