Lisandro Martinez Set To Get New Role In Erik Ten Hag New Tactical Set-up

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is ready to deploy Lisandro Martinez in a new for the upcoming 24/25 season.

New Manchester United signing Leny Yoro might well form a little and large central partnership in a re-booted defence this season.

But United insiders at the club’s Carrington training ground believe there could be surprise new roles for Argentinian Martinez at times next season – as a midfield enforcer AND an emergency left-back.

Manchester United new defensive shape

With only Harry Maguire likely to survive at Old Trafford as one of the pre-Erik ten Hag ‘old guard’ United’s back-line is certain to have a fresh new look.

Leny Yoro is not quite expected to play every game this coming season, like-wise Lisandro Martinez. The workload in defensive duties is expected to be reduced next season to avoid injuries.

Manchester United were hit with a torrent of injuries last season, which left Erik ten Hag almost helpless with a continuous change in center-back partnership and make-shift full-backs.

If United can push a deal over the line for de Ligt a youthful partnership of the 24-year-old Dutchman and Yoro would be an enticing prospect.

But when he does play, potentially alongside de Ligt, it would enable Martinez to move into a defensive midfield role alongside Kobbie Mainoo who could occupy a more advanced position than the gritty South American.

Martinez is speedy and adept in the tackle as well as having an eye for a forward pass.