Manchester United Fans Turn on Lisandro Martinez After Nottingham Forest Defeat
Manchester United fans have voiced their frustration with Lisandro Martinez following the team’s disappointing 3-2 home loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The defeat marked United’s sixth Premier League loss of the season and left them languishing in 13th place.
A Chaotic Afternoon at Old Trafford
The match started poorly for Ruben Amorim’s side, as Forest took an early lead through Nikola Milenkovic, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to head home from a corner. Rasmus Højlund restored parity for United, but a second-half collapse saw the visitors score twice in quick succession.
Morgan Gibbs-White put Forest back ahead, and Chris Wood’s looping header made it 3-1 after a bizarre sequence involving Martinez. Bruno Fernandes managed to reduce the deficit, but United couldn’t find an equalizer.
Martinez Under Fire
Martinez, who played a role in two of Forest’s goals, has become the focal point of fan frustration. He failed to adequately challenge Milenkovic on the opening goal and allowed Wood’s header to sail past him, leaving many questioning his defensive capabilities.
Fans took to social media to criticize the Argentine defender:
- One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote: “Martinez has to go. He’s so poor.”
- Another posted: “Can’t believe Lisandro Martinez used to get compared to the likes of VVD and Saliba.”
- A third added: “I now see the inadequacy of Lisandro Martinez in corners.”
- A fourth stated: “Yeh Lisandro Martinez, you was a good dude. It’s time to go.”
- Another fan commented: “Lisandro Martinez proving again why he is the worst defender when it comes to aerial coverage.”
A Struggling Season for Martinez
Martinez joined United from Ajax in the summer of 2022 for £57 million and has made 77 appearances across all competitions. While initially praised for his tenacity and ball-playing abilities, his recent performances have raised concerns among fans.
United’s defensive frailties have been a recurring issue this season, and Martinez’s struggles with aerial duels and set-piece defending have only added to their woes.
What’s Next for United?
With the defeat leaving United in 13th place, the team faces a daunting challenge next weekend as they take on rivals Manchester City in the league. Ruben Amorim will need to find solutions quickly if his side is to avoid further embarrassment.
For Martinez, the derby represents a chance to redeem himself, but with fan patience wearing thin, the pressure is mounting on the Argentine defender to deliver.
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