Nemanja Vidic gives verdict on Manchester United's Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez partnership

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Nemanja Vidic has been impressed with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez's partnership for Manchester United. The centre-backs have become Erik ten Hag's first-choice pairing at the heart of defence over the last year.

The importance of each player was underlined when both were sidelined at the end of last season. Martinez missed several months through injury whilst Varane had a better year, fitness-wise, but has still suffered during his Old Trafford career.

Vidic believes it's vitally important both manage to stay fit and continue their blossoming partnership together. “Martinez, he did fantastic in the first season,” Vidic told manutd.com. “He is energetic, aggressive, he set the tone from the back.

He was injured for quite a few weeks, but I saw a few games since. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN's dedicated United app packed with premium features? Click here . READ MORE: Wan-Bissaka has started this season as he ended last season for United "He seems like he's worked hard in that recovery process and he seems that he's ready to compete this season.