'Standards are on the floor' - Martinez enrages Man Utd fans with Argentina post

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 3 Sept 2024 12:38 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has come under scrutiny for a blunder on social media.

The centre-back made a poorly-timed social media post following his club's 3-0 loss to Liverpool.

Man Utd lost 3-0 to Liverpool on Sunday at Old Trafford, with the side putting in a dreadful performance against their arch-rivals.

The Premier League giants are now 14th in the Premier League table after two successive defeats.

Martinez, who enjoyed a successful summer with Argentina, adding a Copa America medal to his World Cup triumph, has now found himself under scrutiny for his social media activity. Fans expressed frustration after he posted a picture of himself and Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.

En casa 😁🇦🇷 @Argentina pic.twitter.com/Ci6GaLJfzA

— Lisandro Martinez (@LisandrMartinez) September 3, 2024

Man Utd legend issues concern over Manuel Ugarte

Paul Scholes spoke out after Liverpool’s resounding 3-0 win over Man Utd on Sunday.

After Casemiro was at fault for two goals and was hooked at half-time, Scholes admitted (as per Metro): “Ugarte is going to have to be some player.

“I think he will play the position well, he’s still 23, he’s had a few clubs which slightly concerns you.

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“But he does play the position well. I don’t think he’ll vacate that area as much as we’ve seen, a bit more discipline, he’ll plug the gaps, I hope, that’s going to be his role.

“I don’t think he’s going to be the greatest of playmakers - I don’t think you’re looking at a Toni Kroos.

“He [Ten Hag] needs discipline in there, he’s obviously seen that already. Casemiro, okay, not great legs. I don’t think Mainoo as an athlete is that great. He relies more on his manipulation of the ball and his quality on the ball.

“Ugarte has got to be everything. He’s going to have to be some player to make this team better, it’s a bit of a job on his hands and I just can’t see it.”

Ugarte was unveiled to the Old Trafford crowd ahead of Man Utd’s defeat to Liverpool and he could make his Red Devils debut against Southampton after the September international break.