Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez has opened up on the dressing room inquest that took place after the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday. The Red Devils got their top four bid back on track with a narrow 1-0 victory over Brentford on Wednesday, with Marcus Rashford scoring the only goal of the game. That win has propelled them back into fourth ahead of rivals Tottenham.
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“We have to fight more than the opponent, we have to play with more passion, we have to play with more energy. Now, every game is a final and you have to play with passion, you have to be ready, you have to be sharp, you have to fight for these three points.
“If you don't do that, I think it's not showing respect for this club. You have to be always fighting, every game - fighting for the badge.”
Martinez also proceeded to praise his team-mates for their fighting spirit as they dug deep to claim victory.
“It was a massive three points for us,” continued the 25-year-old.
“We want to be there, especially to qualify for the Champions League.
“It's up to us. We don't have to think of other opponents. It's up to us if we play like we did against Brentford.
“I really liked the reaction of the team, the effort as well. We won the game and that was good. The manager was happy. We have to keep going with this mentality, not like against Newcastle.
“So, I'm really happy for the team and really proud as well. Now we got the three points and we have to think now to Everton and we have to work a lot.”
And Martinez praise Rashford, too, saying he’s really ‘proud’ of the England international’s mentality.
“I’m really happy for him,” said Martinez. “He needs to score and he scored.
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