When these two players play they don't concede goals, they are a defensive fortress

It is very relevant that the Red Devils have two of the most relevant players back at a high level, away from injuries and working as a duo, these players are essential in the team's playing system, they are very important to keep the defence safe, also the club reached three consecutive clean sheets, being a great defensive game for the club playing at home.

The match against Tottenham was controlled in the second half, as Erik ten Hag decided to keep the same approach and the result was positive for the development of the match. They were in control of the game, showing that they are a team that is well trained and knows how to play a system, the team is connected, they don't want to be affected by any situation off the pitch.

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Meanwhile Manchester United are getting closer to the great version of the Red Devils they want to see, they have had good feelings as a team, they have managed to get closer to the balance they want to find, these two players when they play together in defence have been very important and essential. Manchester United's defence does not miss Harry Maguire, who is close to returning to the team.

The Red Devils are showing a defensive side not seen in other seasons, largely because of one of the best signings in recent years at Old Trafford, 24-year-old Argentine Lisandro Martinez, who is one of the best players in the squad, the player was previously managed at Ajax by Erik ten Hag, and has done very well in his reunion with his manager.

Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane together have now gone five games without conceding a goal

The Argentinean defender has helped Raphael Varane to become one of the best defenders, they have achieved a duo that when they play together they have won five times, and they have also kept your team without conceding five goals, without a doubt they are the starting central defenders of this team, they are the right ones to be the leaders of this project of Erik ten Hag in the defence.