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Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has said that interim boss Michael Carrick's ability to extract the best out of every player explains the team's changed fortunes.
Back in charge as the interim boss at Old Trafford for the second time, Carrick continued his unbeaten record to five games across competitions - winning four - with back-to-back wins over the Premier League's top two.
Following a 2-0 home win over cross-town rivals Manchester City, the Red Devils came from behind to win 3-2 at leaders Arsenal, inflicting on the Gunners their first home defeat of the season.
In an interview with Stansport (as per MUFC Scoop), Martinez said about Carrick's impact:
"In (a) short time, for me, I'll say that already I'm impressed about him, his body language, his energy, his communication as well. The staff is very close to the players. The way he trusts the players, the way he talks, the way he connects with each other, it's unbelievable."
"If you play for Manchester United, you have something. You need people who understand your quality. You need people who take your best as well. I think Michael is doing that. He's taking the best from everybody, not just the players but also the staff, the standards and the structure that he demands, that's really important."
Martinez added:
"And for me, when you touch my heart, I will give everything for you. He's touched it already, and you can see that on the pitch that we give everything."
The /Red Devils next take on Fulham at home in the league on Sunday (February 1). They're fourth in the standings after 23 games, 12 points behind leaders Arsenal.
How has Lisandro Martinez fared for Manchester United this season?
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has had an injury-plagued season. The 28-year-old has played just 12 times across competitions and is yet to register a goal contribution.
Martinez missed the start of the campaign due to a cruciate ligament injury before making his season debut with an eight-minute cameo in a 2-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace.
Since then, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has featured in 10 more league games, starting the last six, with the Red Devils going unbeaten in this period, winning three.