Lisandro Martinez Brutally Told He Will Soon Struggle With His Height in Ruthless Assessment

• Popular pundit Graeme Souness has boldy claimed that Lisandro Martinez will start to struggle in the EPL due to his height
• Martinez's height has been ridiculed since the start of the season, but the Argentina international has proved doubters wrong
• The 24-year-old has been influential for Manchester United this season, becoming the first name on the team sheet

Lisandro Martinez has arguably been Manchester United's best player this season, but popular pundit Graeme Souness has stunningly claimed the Argentine will be 'found out soon' in the Premier League.

Martinez's height has been the subject of discussion since he completed the switch from Ajax this past summer.

The Argentina international has so far been a standout player for the Red Devils, despite wild predictions that his height will be a problem, according to the Daily Mail.

The 24-year-old is 5 feet 9 inches and has been a success so far. His elite ball-playing ability and aggressiveness has catapulted United to the top half after a disastrous start.

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Souness has doubts about Martinez

Popular Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness gained notoriety by criticising Paul Pogba. The Liverpool legend has now said that the centre-back will be found out in the Premier League, according to Talksport:

“I just feel when you are that size, you will get caught. You will get pinned in the box. I don’t think he’s terribly quick, I don’t think he’s terribly good on the ball."

Souness feels like Martinez cannot succeed with his size at centre-back.

“I can’t tell you a centre-back in English football, in my time of the game, that has been successful being that size.”

Despite the jibes at Martinez, Souness said the former Ajax man has some good qualities.

“We’ve played 12 games. There’s a lot to like about him; I like his aggression."

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Martinez has played all Manchester United's games in the Premier League, a testament to his importance to Erik ten Hag's side.

Lisandro Martinez trolls Kepa

Sports Brief earlier reported on Lisandro Martinez celebrating wildly in front of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after Casemiro's goal, in Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea a few weeks ago.

Martinez was seen screaming in front of Kepa before rushing towards the corner flag to celebrate with his teammates.

Martinez was establishing a strong and reliable partnership with Raphael Varane before the Frenchman got injured.