Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has praised the performance of academy product Toby Collyer after his crucial goal-line clearance secured a 1-0 victory for the Red Devils against Fulham. Martinez himself opened the scoring in the 78th minute, but it was Collyer's intervention in the dying minutes that proved decisive, denying Fulham a late equaliser.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has hailed Toby Collyer as an 'example to the young generation' after the 21-year-old academy product made a crucial goal-line clearance to secure a 1-0 victory for United against Fulham on Sunday evening. Martinez himself broke the deadlock at Craven Cottage with a deflected goal in the 78th minute, but Fulham nearly snatched an equaliser in the dying minutes.
Collyer, who came on for Manuel Ugarte in the second half, produced a stunning intervention to keep United's lead intact and ensure they returned to Manchester with three precious points. This fine display further cemented Collyer's impressive start to 2025. His performance against Fulham follows earlier plaudits from Bruno Fernandes, after United's win against Rangers, and now Martinez becomes the latest senior player to sing the academy product's praises. A beaming Martinez spoke to TNT Sports after the final whistle, saying: 'I think it was lucky, but I'm really happy with the way we won the game. It doesn't matter who scored, the most important thing is the three points and how we fight, play, show character and personality. And I'm so happy because of this guy. Honestly, this guy is a big example to the young generation. I'm really happy for him because he's working so hard every day and is so humble. He deserves it all.' Collyer, visibly delighted, responded: 'It's unbelievable and it comes from a World Cup winner, so I couldn't ask for anyone better really. I just keep working hard. It's a tough environment and it makes you better as a player. I remember clearing it and thinking 'has that gone over the line', but luckily it hadn't.' Martinez, reflecting on the significance of the win, added: 'It means a lot, not only to the fans but to us because we suffer a lot and it's a really hard win. When you lose at this club, the pressure is really hard. But we are here. We know how difficult it is, but we have to show every game, like today, we have to win and be humble after winning.' United's victory propelled them up to 12th position in the Premier League table
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