Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted he was wrong about Lisandro Martinez struggling in the Premier League due to his height.
There was a bit of concern from pundits when Martinez arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax before the start of the season.
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Martinez's case was not helped by the fact that United lost to Brighton and Hove Albion on the opening day before being thrashed 4-0 by Brentford the following week.
After the two opening losses, Carragher was convinced Martinez would not be a viable option at centre-back.
"We should never judge managers or players too early, but I’m convinced this can’t work because the size of him playing in a back four," he told Sky Sports in August.
However, The Argentine has been one United's best performers this campaign as the side currently sit in third spot on the Premier League table.
"I think he’s been brilliant. To be that small and play centre-back, you’ve obviously got to be a special player and a good player," he told The Overlap.
"I didn’t think someone at that size could cope in the Premier League and he has coped. He’s been brilliant. What I said before about United's spirit, he’s been a big part of that.
"There was a game I saw a few weeks ago, he was subbed and someone scored a late goal and he was right involved. You saw him in the World Cup, Argentinian, he’s got that fight."
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