Martinez Dismissal Highlights Dressing Room Disarray at Manchester United

BBC pundit and former Premier League defender Stephen Warnock has slammed Lisandro Martinez for his conduct following his dismissal in Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The ex-Liverpool player pointed out the reaction of the Argentine's teammates as he walked off, highlighting that only Amad Diallo offered any support while Michael Carrick completely ignored the defender. Speaking on the BBC, Warnock claimed the incident is a clear indication of dressing room turmoil at Old Trafford.

Martinez received his marching orders in the second half after a chaotic two-minute spell, first fouling Morgan Rogers before conceding a penalty by catching Wesley Fofana in the face on the resulting set piece. The red card marks another low point in a turbulent spell for Martinez since his return from injury. The centre-back recently scored an own goal against Fulham, failed to deal with Dominic Solanke for Tottenham's late equalizer, and struggled with recurring fitness issues. He is now set to miss United's upcoming clash with Aston Villa through suspension. The loss at Chelsea has deepened the crisis for the Red Devils, extending their winless streak to nine matches across all competitions.