Butt attacks Martinez after red card in Chelsea defeat

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 21:50 · Archive

Nicky Butt has called for Lisandro Martinez to be sold after the defender was sent off in Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.

Lisandro Martinez was sent off in the second half of Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday. The centre-back received two yellow cards within 82 seconds, the second for elbowing Wesley Fofana in the penalty box. Cole Palmer converted the resulting penalty kick.

Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has called for Martinez to be sold, describing him as a 'bluffer' and criticising his effort and commitment. Speaking on Piers Morgan's show Football Uncensored, Butt said of the elbow: 'He threw it in with that elbow because that was the most obvious thing anybody could do.'

The Mirror reports that Martinez has made several costly errors in recent matches, including being outmuscled by Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke to allow a stoppage-time equaliser earlier in October. The paper also notes that the 28-year-old criticised the club's board in an explosive post-match interview following a game later that month, attacking director of football Jason Wilcox over transfer window activity. He was subsequently fined for those comments.

How it is being reported

• Nicky Butt demands Lisandro Martinez is axed from Man Utd in extraordinary rantLisandro Martinez conceded a penalty and was sent off during Manchester United's 2-0 loss against Chelsea, the latest in a series of missteps both on and off the pitchMirror Sport · 2 Nov, 21:31
• Nicky Butt tears into 'bluffer' and 'cheat' Lisandro Martinez after his red card against Chelsea - and insists he should be the first player on Man United's chopping block in JanuaryThe United centre-back was given his marching orders in the second half of the 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge for picking up two yellow cards in the space of 82 seconds.Daily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 20:54

In this story: Lisandro Martinez · Nicky Butt · Manchester United · Chelsea · Wesley Fofana · Cole Palmer · Dominic Solanke

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