Manchester United, Lisandro Martinez: “The World Cup is ok but now I want a nice present from the derby…”

The massive stress of derby in opposition to Metropolis after Argentina break…

Lisandro Martinez mentioned he and his Manchester United teammates needs to be prepared for his or her derby match in opposition to Manchester Metropolis at 13.30 on Saturday 14 January, emphasizing that he’s now refocusing his focus after the World Cup victory in Argentina.

From the World Cup to the Manchester derby

The defender has made three appearances since returning to Outdated Trafford following his worldwide success in Qatar. He made his debut after lifting the World Cup, beating Charlton 3-0 within the League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Martinez had additional relaxation to have fun Argentina’s victory and due to this fact missed out on wins in opposition to Nottingham Forest and Wolves. He made two late substitutes in a 3-0 win over Bournemouth – in his debut recreation for United – and a 3-1 FA Cup third-round success in opposition to Everton. He’ll play in opposition to Metropolis at lunch on Saturday, which might be his first recreation within the Premier League after beating West Ham 1-0 in October. Talking to ICS (through manutd.com), Martinez defined how his thoughts was totally ready for the derby after “becoming in” after his mid-season pleasure. ”It is simply pure pleasure. “I’m very glad together with his success in Argentina,” he mentioned. “I actually cannot put into phrases what it feels wish to be a world champion, however it’s loopy. I get pleasure from each second of it, so I am actually glad. Now I am again at my membership and I give my all. It was bizarre to have the World Cup all season however concord as a participant. It’s important to present for it as a result of it is one thing you possibly can’t management.”

He additionally reminded his teammates: “We have now to be prepared and transfer on, that is all.” Martinez turns 25 on Wednesday and mentioned it could be “good” to beat Metropolis as an early birthday current.