Mannight: Lima is Tenhahe's most successful signing [JIAYU]


The Manchester Evening News has written about Lisandro Martinez's role at Manchester United.

Lima missed almost all of the team's games last season due to injury, but he has the ability to perform like a new signing. The much-loved centre-back joined United from Ajax in July 2022 and made just 14 appearances last season due to a series of injury problems. His absence has had a huge impact on United's defence, which conceded a total of 85 goals last season.

Lima is widely regarded as the most successful signing of Tenhauch's tenure, and he is well known for his aggression and passion in defence. In addition, in United's 3-0 win over Southampton, Lima also showed the ability to pass at the back. Lima's ability to push at the back plays an important role in Tenhauch's tactical system and he is an integral member of United's back line.

Tunhage has always wanted his team to control the ball, and Lima's role at the back is particularly important, as no other defender in United has such ability. The 26-year-old has also become a favourite at Old Trafford, converting 58 of his 60 passes against Southampton for a passing accuracy rate of 96.7 per cent, the highest among United starters.

Lima's ability to push at the back was a big part of Tenhauch's decision to sign him two years ago. He is comfortable on the ball and his calmness and vision make him special. In addition to his excellent passing performance against Southampton, Lima was also excellent in defence. He finished the game with five interceptions, a 100 percent tackle success rate and 100 percent one-on-one success, and he has yet to allow an opponent to finish on him.