The butcher is back – Manchester United fans react as star man returns

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez made a return to the team, in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham.

Lisandro Martinez has been sidelined since mid-September due to a foot injury, and his presence has been sorely missed.

The 25-year-old Argentine is seen as the club’s best centre-back, and fans were delighted to see him back to the team after four months out.

A fan wrote: “Welcome back The Butcher!”

“Martinez makes a huge difference. How much we’ve missed him,” one fan said.

A second added: “Lisandro Martinez is the reincarnation of Roy Keane.”

Another posted: “How I’ve missed those Martinez breaking-line passes.”

“Lisandro Martinez is United’s best defender by a mile,” a fourth wrote.

Another added: “I have missed this guy.”

With another writing: “Licha, what a player.”

One also said: “We’ve missed Martinez so much,’ while a second added: ‘The Butcher is back.’”