Wayne Rooney says Lisandro Martinez is one to watch out for. See details

Centre Back Lisandro Martinez is the top pick for Wayne Rooney, the ex-Manchester United star, who says he could be the pride of his country in the World Cup. Rooney thinks he will be a part of his country's success this time. Martinez features very prominently in the squad, and Messi and his men are expected to have a treat this World Cup.

Averaging 5ft 9 inches, Lisandro, the powerful center-back, is a force to reckon with in the Manchester United team and is a delight for the fans. Lisandro represented Argentina in under-20 and under-23 levels and won the Ajax Player of the Year in the 2021-22 season. Besides that, Lisandro has featured in the Argentine side that lifted the Copa America in 2021. This time, Rooney feels Lisandro, Lautaro Martinez, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi will power themselves to World Cup glory. Having already bagged the Copa America in 2021, the team is confident that Argentina will hopefully find glory this season. It would be a fitting farewell tribute to Messi and the legacy of Maradona.




However, Rooney says that Germany cannot be ruled out, and Ilkay Gundogan and Joshua Kimmich are a dangerous duo against any opposition. The quality and level of the English Premier League are very high, which in the World Cup would help the Germans. That some of the players from the Premier League are part of the German juggernaut is not unknown, with Kai Havertz figuring very firmly in mind.

FAQs:

1. How many appearances has Lionel Messi had with Argentina?
   165 internationals.
2. How many appearances did Diego Maradona have with Argentina?
   91 games.