Manchester United Fans Turn on €65m. Star After Embarrassing Loss to Nottingham Forest

Manchester United’s struggles in the Premier League continue, as their 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford has sparked anger among fans, particularly toward defender Lisandro Martinez. The Argentine center-back has come under fire for his role in two of Forest’s goals, leaving supporters questioning his recent performances.

The Red Devils suffered their sixth league defeat of the season in a match that highlighted their defensive frailties. Forest took an early lead when Nikola Milenkovic headed home from a corner. Rasmus Hojlund brought United back into the game with a well-taken goal, but the second half was disastrous for the hosts.

Morgan Gibbs-White restored Forest’s lead with a clinical finish, and Chris Wood made it 3-1 with a looping header that sailed past goalkeeper Andre Onana. Bruno Fernandes managed to pull one back for United, but it wasn’t enough to salvage any points.

Martinez’s performance was a key talking point after the match. The defender failed to mark Milenkovic effectively during the first goal and bizarrely allowed the ball to pass him for Wood’s header. Fans didn’t hold back on social media, expressing their frustration.

One fan wrote: “Martinez has to go. He’s so poor.”

Another said: “Can’t believe Lisandro Martinez used to get compared to the likes of VVD and Saliba.”

A third added: “I now see the inadequacy of Lisandro Martinez in corners.”

Others questioned his aerial ability, a recurring criticism of the 5’9” defender since his arrival at United.

Martinez, who was signed by Erik ten Hag for £57 million in the summer of 2022, has made 77 appearances for the club. However, his recent performances have drawn significant criticism, with some fans suggesting he no longer deserves a place in the starting lineup.

Despite being known for his aggressive style and ball-playing ability, his defensive lapses are costing United crucial points in a season where the team already finds itself in a precarious position.

Currently sitting in 13th place in the league table, Manchester United face a daunting challenge next Sunday as they take on rivals Manchester City in the derby. With defensive issues piling up, Erik ten Hag will need to find solutions quickly if his team is to turn their season around.

Martinez’s future at the club may not be in immediate danger, but with fan sentiment growing increasingly negative, he’ll need to step up and prove his worth in the matches to come. For now, the focus remains on addressing United’s ongoing struggles and avoiding further embarrassment in a campaign that has fallen far below expectations.