The Argentinian was an important member of Lionel Scaloni’s side, which was successful in Qatar in December, and recently returned to first-team training for United.
Before kick-off in tonight’s Premier League game against Bournemouth, Martinez displayed his World Cup winner’s medal to a packed Old Trafford and received applause from his United team-mates on the pitch.
As the teams walked out, supporters in the Stretford End displayed a huge flag celebrating Lisandro, who has quickly become a fans’ favourite since signing from Ajax last summer.
The banner portrayed the flag of his native Argentina and a butcher’s cleaver – representing his nickname ‘The Butcher,’ given to him because of his combative style of play.