Pep Guardiola praised Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United for his standout performance in the FA Cup final, crediting him for being the game-changer. Martinez’s contribution helped United secure a 2-1 win over Manchester City to claim the trophy, with goals coming from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. However, it was Martinez who received praise from Guardiola after the game. Guardiola described Martinez as one of the top five center-backs in the world. “He was the game-changer by strategically passing through our defense during the match.” Guardiola has spoken positively about Martinez before, supporting him in 2022 despite concerns about his height. Guardiola confidently dismissed the concerns of Martinez facing the tall Erling Haaland. Stay updated on all the latest news and transfer updates from United with our live coverage. He admitted that Erling is definitely taller. I enjoy it when people underestimate players due to their size.
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