Former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has doubled down on his criticism of Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez.
Speaking on The Overlap, Carragher declined to praise the Argentine for his recent performances, which have helped the Red Devils win four games in a row after the 4-0 thrashing at Brentford, including a 2-1 victory against the former Carragher team.
As the season began, Martínez found himself at the end of Carragher’s intense scrutiny for his height, which many supporters felt was a witch hunt that warranted no merit.
Fellow United legend Gary Neville asked Carragher if he had changed his mind about the 24-year-old Argentina international.
He replied: “I think he is a good player. [but] I wouldn’t want a 5-foot-9 center back on my team. I wouldn’t. We’ll see.”
“We’ve had four games, don’t get carried away.”
“For a defender to be 5ft 9in, and not just to play in the Premier League or at any level of football, he has to be a good player, because that is not normal.
Regarding Martínez’s qualities and what he stands out for, Carragher highlighted the defender’s passes and aggressiveness, elements that have set him apart from other United players.
Unsurprisingly, however, the Liverpool legend’s veiled praise of Martinez did not come without additional criticism and attacks.
“Look [like] a leader. Obviously he is a good player.”
“But to play at that level at 5-foot-9, I wouldn’t want my team or play someone who’s 5-foot-9 as a center back.”
While Carragher may caution United fans not to sing Martinez’s praises after ‘only four games’, he would do well to remember that this did not stop him from jabbing him after United’s first two defeats.
Perhaps he should have heeded his own warning. 
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