Man United Players Honored After Copa America Win

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag recently honored Alejandro Garnacho and Lisandro Martinez for their contributions to Argentina's Copa America victory. In a club video, Ten Hag emphasized the significance of a "winning mentality" at Old Trafford, particularly following a challenging Premier League season that concluded with an FA Cup triumph over Manchester City. He stated, "I want to bring Licha and Garna forward because here at United, we need players with that winning mentality and they know how to win." Garnacho, who had a standout season with United, scored eight goals and provided four assists in 33 starts and nine substitute appearances. His remarkable overhead kick against Everton earned him the Premier League Goal of the Season award and is a contender for the Puskas Award in January 2025. The young winger trained with Argentina's senior squad before making his full debut for United in April 2022 and played a role in the Copa America, contributing to Argentina's successful title defense. Lisandro Martinez, who faced injury challenges last season, played a crucial role in Argentina's campaign, starting five matches and scoring in the quarter-finals against Ecuador. His presence in United's defense is vital, especially after the team conceded 58 goals in the Premier League last season. Ten Hag's strategy to pair Martinez with new signing Leny Yoro has been delayed due to Yoro's preseason injury, leaving fans eager to see the duo in action together.