Manchester United has decided not to appeal Lisandro Martinez's red card received during the match against Leeds United. The decision follows a controversial refereeing performance in the 2-1 loss to Leeds.
Man United make decision on Lisandro Martinez red card appeal
Manchester United have reportedly made a decision on whether to launch an appeal for the red card that was handed to Lisandro Martinez during Mondayâs meeting with Leeds United.
United found themselves on the wrong end of yet more controversial calls, this time during their 2-1 loss at the hands of Leeds United.
Noah Okaforâs first-half double gave Leeds a commanding advantage. Things went from bad to worse for United in the early stages of the second period after Martinez was given his marching orders for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewinâs ponytail while the pair were vying for an aerial duel.
Referee Paul Tierney initially missed the incident but was advised to stop play and review it on the pitchside monitor by VAR official John Brooks. Tierney dismissed Martinez, much to the dismay of Carrick and his players. Casemiro would go on to pull one back for United but it was a case of too little too late for the Red Devils.
After the final whistle, a seething Carrick branded Martinezâs red card âabsolutely shockingâ and âone of the worstâ he had ever seen.
In his post-match press conference, Carrick also questioned why Okaforâs opening strike was allowed to stand, when it looked like Calvert-Lewin had smashed Leny Yoro in the face with his elbow. Carrick strongly hinted that United would appeal Martinezâs sending off and now, The Telegraph have confirmed that the club has decided to go ahead.
The Telegraph reveal, âUnited have now decided to follow through with an appeal.â
âMartĂnez is facing the prospect of a three-match ban that would rule him out of Saturdayâs crucial clash at Chelsea in addition to the home games against Brentford and Liverpool.â
âThe MartĂnez episode is the latest in a series of decisions that United feel have gone against them this season. The club lodged a formal complaint with the PGMOL, the refereesâ governing body, last month after finally running out of patience in the wake of a controversial 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.â
Martinezâs layoff would represent a massive defensive headache for Carrick, with Harry Maguireâs fate uncertain and Matthijs de Ligt still recovering from a back injury.
United will learn the outcome of Maguireâs case today, after he received a red card in the Bournemouth match on 20 March.
The England international was suspended for the Leeds game but faces the possibility of also being banned for the Chelsea clash if found guilty of acting in an âimproper mannerâ toward fourth official Matt Donohue.
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Lisandro Martinez received a red card during the match for a foul that the referee deemed serious enough to warrant ejection.
Manchester United lost 2-1 to Leeds United, with the match featuring several controversial refereeing decisions.
By not appealing the red card, Lisandro Martinez will serve his suspension, impacting his availability for upcoming matches.
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