Lisandro Martinez mocks Adama Traore after winning battle in Manchester United victory

• Lisandro Martinez jokingly poked fun at Adama Traore after keeping the Spaniard quiet during Manchester United’s win against Fulham
• Among the highlights of the match was the intense duel between centre-back Lisandro Martinez and the speedy Adama Traore
• United kicked off their Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham, thanks to a late goal from new signing Joshua Zirkzee

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez joked that he "sent Adama Traore to the gym" following their fierce duel in Manchester United's win over Fulham on Friday night.

The Red Devils secured a 1-0 win in their Premier League opener with a late goal from new signing Joshua Zirkzee.

Lisandro Martinez enjoyed himself in Manchester United’s win over Fulham
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Though the game was largely a drab one, Zirkzee, who came on after 60 minutes, delivered a precise touch to guide the ball into the corner in the final minutes.

While the Dutchman's goal was the match's defining moment, Martinez and Traore delivered plenty of entertainment in the first half, with each getting the upper hand at different times.

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The speedy Fulham winger raced past the Argentine early on, creating a dangerous situation that ultimately came to nothing but was a troubling sign for the United defender, per the Standard UK.

However, the no-nonsense defender quickly learned from that encounter.

The next time Traore tried to get past him, Martinez successfully won the ball and brought the winger down.

Commenting on the Spain international being on the ground after their challenge, Martinez told Sky Sports:

The Argentine centre-back added:

Zirkzee sends Man United to the top

Legit.ng earlier reported debutant Joshua Zirkzee helped Manchester United kick off the new Premier League season with a win on Friday, August 16.

The Dutch forward rose off the bench to convert a wonderful goal in a 1-0 success against Fulham at Old Trafford.

Zirkzee is the 15th Dutch player to score on his Premier League debut and also the fourth to achieve this while at Manchester United, following Ruud van Nistelrooy, Alexander Büttner, and Donny van de Beek.

Source: YEN.com.gh