Scott McTominay has mentioned Lisandro Martinez’s response to his congratulatory textual content following Argentina’s World Cup triumph was indicative of the broader mentality of the Manchester United group.
Martinez performed a key function all through the event as Argentina claimed their first World Cup since 1986 – 36 years after Diego Maradona dragged them to victory in Mexico.
Talking forward of United’s return to aggressive motion on Wednesday evening with the go to of Burnley, McTominay revealed his team-mate’s response to his textual content following the victory.
Scott McTominay mentioned Argentine’s response to his textual content was indicative of ambition inside squad
‘I messaged Lisandro the opposite day and mentioned congratulations,’ mentioned McTominay. ‘He mentioned “we go for the subsequent one”. He’s simply gained a World Cup, in order that exhibits the mentality that’s within the group.
‘Success will all the time be successful trophies and that’s an important factor at this soccer membership.
‘With the supervisor that we’ve bought now, we’ve bought a extremely good alternative to begin that journey, particularly this yr.
McTominay and Lisandro Martinez have each shaped a key a part of Erik ten Hag’s aspect up to now
‘We’ve bought a extremely good likelihood to implement ourselves and actually begin pushing. I really feel like that is the yr the place we will go for it and that’s firmly reiterated by all of the coaches within the squad. They firmly imagine that.’
Martinez was introduced in from Ajax this summer time for a charge nearer
Maybe hinting on the downtrodden environment that he has skilled at Outdated Trafford over the previous few years, McTominay referenced the change in surroundings that has been seen on the membership’s house floor because the arrival of Ten Hag – and credited it with driving the group on.
‘Each time a brand new supervisor is available in, the folks within the stadium, particularly with the supervisor we’ve bought now, are going to be so completely happy and are going to like seeing the soccer we’re taking part in,’ he mentioned.
The Argentine has been a revelation since being introduced in from Ajax for a major sum in the summertime
‘We’ve had some wonderful video games at Outdated Trafford this yr, the place they actually are the heartbeat of all the place.
‘I really feel just like the supervisor and the coaches are those saying give the gang what they need, give the folks one thing to carry them off their seats.’
McTominay additionally praised Ten Hag and his employees for bettering numerous members of the squad – together with, maybe, himself.
‘The advance we’ve seen in numerous us has been good. For us, it’s necessary we hold listening. Recreation by recreation we’ve bought to take it because it comes and hold pushing forwards.’
The Scotland worldwide praised Ten Hag for the way in which he has galvanised the Outdated Trafford crowd
