Manchester United fans have turned on ONE player following their crushing home defeat to Nottingham Forest
Manchester United supporters have voiced their frustration with a specific player following the team’s disheartening 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
This loss marked United’s sixth Premier League defeat of the season, as Ruben Amorim’s side faltered against Nuno Espirito Santo’s Forest on Saturday. The visitors seized an early advantage when Nikola Milenkovic headed in from a corner.
Rasmus Højlund managed to equalize for the Red Devils, offering a glimmer of hope. However, the second half saw United unravel, conceding two goals within a seven-minute span. Morgan Gibbs-White restored Forest’s lead, and Chris Wood extended it with a looping header over goalkeeper Andre Onana, bringing the score to 3-1. Bruno Fernandes later pulled one back for United with a strike after the hour mark, but it wasn’t enough to secure a comeback.
Fans on social media directed much of their ire at Lisandro Martinez, criticizing his role in two of the goals conceded. The Argentine defender struggled during the set-piece that led to Milenkovic’s opener and inexplicably allowed the ball to pass him during Wood’s decisive header.
One fan expressed their disappointment on social media, saying, “Martinez has to go. He’s so poor.” Another questioned previous comparisons between Martinez and top defenders, tweeting, “Can’t believe Lisandro Martinez used to get compared to the likes of VVD and Saliba.” A third comment read, “I now see the inadequacy of Lisandro Martinez in corners.”
Other fans were equally unforgiving. One wrote, “Yeh Lisandro Martinez, you was a good dude. It’s time to go,” while another remarked, “Lisandro Martinez proving again why he is the worst defender when it comes to aerial coverage.”
Signed by Erik ten Hag in a £57 million deal, Martinez has made 77 appearances for Manchester United since his arrival in the summer of 2022. However, his recent performances have drawn significant criticism, leaving many fans questioning his place in the team.
The Red Devils now sit 13th in the Premier League table and will face their city rivals, Manchester City, next Sunday as they attempt to turn their season around.
