Antony compliments Lisandro Martinez's profile and reveals messages shared with Man United teammate
Antony has been extremely complimentary of Manchester United teammate Lisandro Martinez, detailing his style and how it's similar to his own.
The latest summer signing from Ajax has joined the Argentine at United, who joined from the Eredivisie club earlier this summer.
With Martinez having already impressed in red, fans will be excited to see what the Brazilian winger can bring to the table.
When asked about Martinez, Antony was full of praise for the man and player that United supporters are slowly falling in love with.
Advert
"We spent two years together at Ajax. We developed a really strong friendship," he told the club website.
"I've got a lot of respect for him and his family who I got to know as well,
"I'm glad we're back together again to make history,
"He messaged me today and yesterday. He's a great friend that I've made in football,
"Now we're back together and we've spoken about achieving great things together here.”
When asked to dive into his profile more, Antony explained in detail the similar approaches that they have towards the game.
“Martinez has his Argentinian style, we know it well," the Brazilian said.
"I love it and it motivates me to see him play. The way he competes, the way he plays he gives his heart and soul on the pitch,
"I have the same personality he knows me well and knows what I'm like,
"I put my body on the line – blood, sweat and tears. If I need to leave the pitch really hurting no problem, it's my life, it's my job,
"Watching Martinez, I know him well, up close. He's a great player we can all see, people recognise this, Martinez is a craque.”
United have been missing some of that fire and it seems like Antony will only add to what Martinez has been offering so far.
The defender is set to start for Erik ten Hag's side against Leicester City on Thursday evening.
Meanwhile, Antony could see his first appearance come in the following game against Arsenal at the weekend.
Topics: Manchester United, Antony, Lisandro Martinez, Ajax, Premier League
Cain Smith