Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will miss the clash against Chelsea after his red card was upheld, with manager Michael Carrick confirming the setback.
The Argentine centre-back was sent off during United’s defeat to Leeds United after pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin in an aerial duel.
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Following a VAR review, referee Paul Tierney issued a straight red card for violent conduct, reports
Carrick later revealed that Martinez will not feature against Chelsea, suggesting that any attempt to overturn the decision has failed.
The defender is now expected to serve a three-match suspension, ruling him out of upcoming fixtures against Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool.
Carrick reacts to controversial decision
Despite accepting the outcome, Carrick made it clear he strongly disagreed with the referee’s call, reports Express.
The United boss described the dismissal as one of the worst decisions he has seen but admitted the club must move forward.
United’s defensive problems have been further compounded by the absence of Harry Maguire, who has also been handed an additional one-match ban for misconduct towards a match official.
With multiple defensive absentees, Carrick now faces a major selection headache ahead of a crucial Premier League clash, with younger players expected to step in during a difficult period for the club.
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