“Erik ten Hag knows exactly what to do, only if he wants to win a match…I don’t know Why he’s not doing it everytime”: Man United legend reveals THREE THINGS Erik ten Hag did that impacted Man United win over Southampton

Lisandro Martinez told his anticipation is top-quality

Consequently, the Red Devils took control of the game, but, according to TNT Sports’ Lucy Ward, Erik Ten Hag owes a lot to Lisandro Martinez for his top-class performance, which helped keep the Saints at bay before the away team turned the game around.

Praising the Argentine’s impressive anticipation, Ward, who spoke live on commentary in the first half, said: “His reading of the game is absolutely incredible.”

And continuing to laud the 26-year-old, who has made several key interceptions to break up the Saints’ attacks, Ward, shortly after the break, said: “He’s some player.”

Martinez joined United from Ajax two years ago, and, along with De Ligt, has become one of Ten Hag’s first choice centre-backs