Argentina, at the football level, is experiencing one of the best moments in its history. Not only at the level of titles. Also because, Little by little, the consecration of the new generation is allowing for an extremely sweet transition. The biggest example is Lisandro Martínezwho after experiencing a very difficult season due to injuries, has easily picked up the baton of a war veteran like Nicolás Otamendi.
Lisandro Martínez during the match against Ecuador
It goes without saying that It has been a long time since Lisandro Martínez was more than prepared to assume ownership in Argentina. In fact, it was one of the big topics of debate in the run-up to the World Cup in Qatar. However, The brilliant performance offered by the duo ‘Cuti’ Romero – Nicolás Otamedi nipped it in the bud. Surely the best of the tournament.
Generational relief
Everything seemed to indicate that, After the World Cup, his time was going to come. However, The injuries began to weigh him down excessively and, since then, he was only able to play one match with the ‘Albiceleste’. With 14 games played this season, his presence in the Copa América was at great risk. But Scaloni decided to wait for him until the last minute, he tested him in the previous matches… and he is going to the death with him.
Lisandro Martínez suffers an injury with Manchester United
It is true that There were doubts about how he could fit in with ‘Cuti’ Romero, since they are two centers that carry aggressiveness as their flag. However, They are mixing wonderfully thanks, in large part, to the ‘cerebral’ that Lisandro himself is showing.
Always questioned for his short height (1.75 m), Lisandro continues to show his detractors that he not only defends well away from his goal. This is demonstrated by the eight clearances made throughout this Copa América. No Argentine player has made more as the tournament progresses.
A ‘central’ metronome
However, Where it is really making the difference is when it comes to creating superiorities with the ball. His ability to give clarity to the game from the first passes, added to his aggressiveness in filtering balls, It is placing Argentina on another competitive level. There is no player in this Copa América, among the theoretical starters, who exceeds his 92.7% passing accuracy. The definition of metronome made central.
Lisandro Martínez celebrating his goal against Ecuador
An extraordinary performance that he was also able to confirm with his goal against Ecuador in the quarterfinals. Not bad for his debut as a scorer for the ‘Albiceleste’. Also, upside down. For the most reluctant. Canada awaits in the semis and, recovered from his slight physical discomfort, Lisandro Martínez wants to continue showing in this Copa América that he is already the ‘Licha’ in Argentina.
