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Jamie Carragher has admitted that Man United defender Lisandro Martinez has been 'brilliant' for the Red Devils this season, despite initially having concerns.

Martinez, who was part of Argentina's World Cup winning squad in December, has become an integral part of Erik ten Hag's defence at Old Trafford this season.

There had been concerns that the defender's physique - namely his 5ft 9in frame - would prove costly in the Premier League but Carragher reveled that Martinez has 'surprised' him this year.

Speaking on the "Overlap Fan Debate, the Liverpool legend said: 'Lisandro Martínez has been brilliant. To be that small and play centre back, you obviously have to be a special player. 

'He's been a big part of Manchester United's spirit. There was a game I saw a few weeks ago and he was a sub, and someone scored a late goal, and he was right involved in the celebrations.