How many games Man United's Lisandro Martinez will miss due to suspension?
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The centre-back was sent off in their previous game.
Manchester United’s appeal over Lisandro Martinez’s red card against Leeds United was unsuccessful. For pulling forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair during Monday night’s 2-1 loss, Martinez received a straight red.
On-pitch referee Paul Tierney failed to see the “violent conduct” incident; VAR John Brooks suggested that Tierney check the pitchside monitor.
Martinez will now be absent from United’s Saturday night trip to Chelsea as well as their upcoming trips to Brentford and Liverpool.
The three most experienced centre-backs for United, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, and Matthijs de Ligt, will not be present at Stamford Bridge.
Maguire already faced a red card before the Leeds game after he was sent off against Bournemouth, while the Dutch centre-back is still recovering from an injury.
Lisandro Martinez, who was controversially sent out for grabbing Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair, will serve out his entire three-match punishment, according to Michael Carrick.
The decision infuriated Carrick, who at the time called it “shocking” in an interview with Sky Sports.
Carrick comments on Lisandro Martinez’s suspension
Carrick clarified on Friday that Martinez would serve his entire three-match punishment for violent behaviour, but he would not confirm if United had sent an appeal.
“We didn’t agree with [the decision], it’s obvious how I felt after the game, and I still feel that way now,” he declared. “I don’t want to go into it now, it is what it is. We have to accept it and move on.”
Carrick is now left with a few options for the defensive line. It appears he might put Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven at the back against the Blues.
With only a handful of games left, United wouldn’t want to lose any of them. Losing could hurt their chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
How many games will Lisandro Martinez miss?
Three matches.
When will United play Chelsea?
They will play them at 12:30 am IST, 19 April.
Where do United stand in the table?
They are third in the table.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.