Lisandro Martinez: We have prepared very well this week and believe this will be a great match

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

On the start of the season

Without a doubt, this is not the start to the season we wanted, and our performances have not reached the required standard, because I think we did not show our best level in the first match. Against Ipswich, I felt we played much better as a team, and that is the standard we must maintain.

Defensively, what adjustments do you think the team still needs to make? Especially considering that there have been changes in midfield personnel, which will clearly also have an impact on you.

Of course, I think we have to stay as compact as possible. Sometimes, having a higher defensive line can help our midfielders and attacking players. It is very important for us to remain compact as a team. At the same time, we have to win our battles, stay focused and remain alert throughout the match. I think all of these things will help us a lot.

I believe you also know that Everton have not had the smoothest few days, and Everton fans have been somewhat unhappy with the team's performance in the transfer window. So, what kind of atmosphere do you expect here today?

This will be my first time coming here. I think they have very good fans. It is always difficult to beat them at their home ground, and I think this will be a good test for us. Playing matches like this can help us understand where we currently stand. We have prepared very well this week, and I believe this will be a great match for both sides.