'I love the way he played, very aggressive, good mentality, good mentality in the duels. The former defender's association with United has been back on the radar since Martinez described him as his 'idol'. Then there is the case of Gabriel Heinze.

Juan Sebastian Veron and Marcos Rojo failed to live up to expectations, Carlos Tevez and Angel Di Maria were vilified on their return to Old Trafford for fairly obvious reasons. It should make the red side of Manchester a welcoming abode for players originating from Argentina, but the enthusiasm with which they've been greeted hasn't always been matched on the pitch. READ MORE: United have two places up for grabs vs Liverpool READ MORE: United players and staff attend team-bonding meal The chant's origins might have more to do with United fans showing their antipathy towards the England national team and its followers, but it's also become a show of support for many of the eight Argentines to play for the club. United fans have always wanted to take Argentinians to their heart and Martinez is already a cult hero, with the centre-back talking of his pride at hearing the name of his country chanted in Manchester.

The echoing cry of 'Argentina, Argentina' and the colours of the Albiceleste have become familiar sounds and sights in the stands at Manchester United games over the past 18 months, the passion of Lisandro Martinez and the potential of Alejandro Garnacho rekindling a unique relationship with the South American country.

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