Before Manchester United's Premier League Round 3 away match against Everton, defender Lisandro Martinez was interviewed by Sky Sports in the players' tunnel.

On the start of the season

Undoubtedly, this is not the start to the season we wanted, and our performances haven't met the required standards. I believe we didn't show our best form in the first match. Against Ipswich, I felt we played much better as a team, and that's the standard we need to maintain.

In terms of defense, what adjustments do you think the team still needs to make, especially considering the changes in midfield personnel, which will obviously affect you?

Of course, I think we must maintain a compact formation as much as possible. A high defensive line can sometimes help our midfielders and attackers. It's very important to stay compact as a unit, and we must also win our duels, stay focused, and remain alert throughout the entire match. I think these things will help us a lot.

I'm sure you know things haven't been going too well for Everton recently, and their fans are a bit unhappy with the transfer window. So what kind of atmosphere do you expect here today?

This will be my first time at Goodison Park. I think they have very passionate fans. It's always been difficult to beat them at home, and I think this is a good test for us. Playing matches like this helps us understand what level we're currently at. We've prepared very well this week, and I believe this will be a very exciting match for both sides.

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