In this string of interviews with the new world champions, this Saturday it was
Lisandro Martínez's turn
.
The central defender of the
Argentine National Team
gave his feelings after the consecration in the World Cup in Qatar and was encouraged to talk about everything: Messi, Garnacho, Manchester United and unpublished stories from the squad.
The word of Lisandro Martínez.
Almost an obligation at this point, the defender had to impose himself on the same rigorous question as his colleagues: Did you fall that you are world champion?
"
I haven't fallen so much yet from what the World Cup was. It's really a dream, but the beauty is that I'm living in the present. I feel enormous happiness for having won the title with this incredible group," said Licha, in
a chat with TyC Sports.
In addition, he throbbed what will be the return to the country for the friendlies against Panama and Curaçao, and he does not come alone.
"
We want to enjoy it with the people
but always with the mentality and seriousness that playing for the National Team implies.
But it's time to celebrate, there will be time to think about the future. He also took him to Garnacho, he is with me. For him , Argentina has to be the only way
", he commented between laughs.
Regarding his teammate, he added: "
Garna is an excellent boy, with a lot of personality. He is 18 years old and is starting in a big team with a lot of pressure. Whatever he has to play, whether he is a substitute or starter, he gives his best of him. He has a goal, dribbling. It comes in handy
."
Lisandro and Garnacho at United.
For his part, he recalled the match against the Netherlands and commented that he was surprised to see Lionel Messi angry.
"
I had never seen him like this, I loved it. He is always remembered for respecting his rival, but when he is disrespected, these things happen,"
said Martínez, who now shares a team with Wout Weghorst, to whom El Diez dedicated the " Go there, fool."
"
We loaded him, but he takes it well. I call him stupid, it's already like that, but he's cool. He's a good boy. He later
told me about the Argentine fans, that it was crazy how they encouraged," he said.
Lisandro Martínez in the World Cup.
In this new stage at Manchester United, the defender was initially questioned about his height, but he earned his place on the field and is cheered every game by the fans of the Red Devils: "For me it is enormous pride that
the people feel identified with me. I always try to give my best to put the club at the top. The 'Argentine, Argentine' gives me goosebumps, it's
another motivation. The affection is mutual".
In addition, he confessed that the nickname "butcher" (The Butcher) was not born in England.
"They already called me that in Ajax and he moved here," said Lisandro.
Fascination in Manchester by Lisandro.
Finally, he picked up the glove after the statements by Cuti Romero, who spoke of his cabal with the palo santo: "
It's a lifestyle, I try to find balance because we live to a thousand. I look for energy balance.
In Qatar the air conditioning and I was in bed for 3 or 4 days.
I asked Marito (props of the National Team) to bring me palo santo and incense.
We were at a university so you didn't know what kind of energy was there."
"
Cuti first screwed me but then he ended up liking it. We went out to the balcony, lit it and asked for the World Cup.
Rodri (De Paul) said about the smoke, I later began to put it in the corridor because everyone used to go there," he said Martinez.
Lisandro, the Cuti and the Cup.
Licha Martínez: "I'm taking Garnacho to the National Team, it's the only way"
Alejandro Garnacho is one of the great promises of Manchester United and the Argentine National Team.
And Lionel Scaloni summoned him to play the friendlies against Panama and Curaçao, which generated a lot of expectation... Although at some point it was questioned whether he would return to the National Team (he also has Spanish citizenship), the doubts are over and the jewel is gone. will put the blue and white again.
Lisandro Martínez greets Alejandro Garnacho.
Photo: Social Networks.
"Garna (that's what they call him) is an excellent boy, with a lot of personality, he's 18 and is starting in a big team with a lot of pressure. Whatever he has to play, whether he's a starter or a substitute, he gives his best, he has a goal, dribble, it's very good. He's with me, I'll take him to the National Team. (Argentina) It's the only way," said Lisandro Martínez about his teammate from Manchester, in a chat with TyC Sports.
Among this new breed of players that has already been called "Europibes" one of the most attention-grabbing players is Alejandro Garnacho.
The Manchester United footballer is having a great present and he is one of the most excited to join this Selection as a replacement.
Therefore, Scaloni did not hesitate to include him among the names that make up this preliminary list.
The 18-year-old striker emerged as one of the great promises of the Albiceleste, but until recently he went under the radar and not much was known about his history.
Born in Madrid, but to an Argentine mother, Garnacho had the chance to choose who to play for and lately his choice has been quite clear.
At the same time, his first words with a very Spanish accent surprised everyone, but he confessed that he intended to represent Argentina to honor his mother.
"Well, you know... I have dual nationality, because of my mother, who is Argentine, and it's a unique opportunity for me and I'm anxiously waiting for the moment to come and make the most of it. It's going to be an honor to represent Argentina, just like I did It was at the time to represent Spain. I am very excited about this opportunity," Alejandro said in dialogue with the Manchester United website after his first summons to train with Scaloni's team.
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