Manchester United They were exposed to terrible news about a main player last week when they discovered Lisandro Martinez It is scheduled to be Out of work for the rest of the season.
The loss of Argentina is a big blow to Robin AmorimLooking at its importance in its possession, especially in the United play.
The Argentine plays on average 6.01 progressive permits and 1.18 with progress for each game this season, as it borders it at the top of 7 % and 14 % of defenders, respectively, respectively, According to FBREF. It is necessary for Amorim in how they advance from the deepest areas.
With the transfer window now, Red Devils will have to search for an internal solution to replace Martinez. One of the candidates Look Show.
Why can Shaw replace Martinez
It was described once as “the best leaving in the country” By United Legend turned into Sky Sports Pundit Gary NevilleThere is no doubt about the ability of Shaw. However, he has struggled for any kind of availability this season, with injuries that affect him again.
Unfortunately, the International England, which went to Euro 2024 during the summer, has Only three matches managed During the 2024/25 campaign.
He not yet played in 2025, with his last match on December 1, a great 4-0 victory over Red Devils.
Regarding the extent of its suitability in the left back, this is something that Shu did several times during his United March so far, especially during the era of Erik Ten Hag. He has Play 24 times in the back centerAnd it will also be appropriate to the left of the three back, given that it sometimes enters into the middle when playing as a left income.
The biggest concern with Shaw replacing Martinez is a injury record. He truly struggled to keep your fitness this season. It was a problem throughout his career, but the 2024/25 campaign was particularly bad. To date, Reports Chris Wheeler He suffered from another short setback, to prolong his frustration from marginalization.
Instead, to maintain the longevity of Omar Shu in the United shirt, this may lead to the start of one of his new signatures to replace Martinez.
The player who can replace Martinez
The player here is New Red Devils Center-Back Aydeen Heaven. Arsenal Academy graduate moved from artillery to Old Trafford at the end of the transfer window in January, For a fee that was reported about 1.5 million pounds.
The 18 -year -old I played only once For the first team under Michel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium. His first professional appearance and his only competitive appearance so far came against Preston North End in the fourth round of the Carabau Cup.
He was on the bench several times for Gunners, including to win 2-0 over the UNITED in the Premier League earlier this season. Given the difficulty of storming the Arsenal defense, it includes the likes of Gabriel and William Saliba, it is understood that more normal minutes were not on the table.
The main thing that the star born in London can bring to the United side is progress from the back, which is exactly what you will lose in the absence of Martinez. His ability to possess as “wonderful” has been described By football analyst Ben Matinson, Who also noticed His “very unique” file.
The 18 -year -old is actually a trade midfielder by trade. This means that the ability he has to move forward and hold the ball from the defense, which is well achieved by Martinez this season, will be learned from a more advanced role.
In fact, this was presented during an Arsenal before the season against the Premier League opponent. Bournemouth was at the recipient to perform the impressive paradise. That day, According to SofasorComplete 88 % of his eight long balls.
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Heaven Statistics versus Bournemouth in the pre -noon |
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Stat |
number |
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Touches |
59 |
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Passing accuracy |
88 % |
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Exlection passes |
46/52 |
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I completed long balls |
4/8 |
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Ground the earthquakes |
2/3 |
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The airbags won |
1/1 |
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Permits |
3 |
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Statistics from Sofascore |
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The sky can be the exact solution that United is looking for as a substitute for Martinez. The club has a rich history in giving young players a platform for growth and showing their skills, and is a graduate at the end of Hale instead of Carrington, which certainly applies.
This may be a great opportunity for the sky to show his skills and prove that it could be a regular start in the absence of Martinez.
