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Man City icon Bakary Sagna names 'proper defender' Manchester United have ahead of derby

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Former Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has heaped praised on United's Lisandro Martinez ahead of Sunday's derby. Martinez has established himself as a key player in the Reds' backline since joining in the summer as one of Erik ten Hag's new signings.

The 24-year-old has been ever present for United and his performances earned him the club's August player of the month. On Sunday, the Argentine centre-back will be lining up for United in his first ever Manchester derby as the two rivals clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Ahead of the encounter, Sagna described Martinez as a 'proper' defender insisting that his displays are helping to unleash the attacking players ahead of him. ALSO READ: Stam responds to Martinez height critics "Lisandro Martinez at United, that guy is a real defender," Sagna told Lord Ping. "He is serious - there is nothing flashy about his play.

He does his job perfectly. "Not only does he have great ability on the ball, but he relishes the duels - he engages attackers.

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