Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is shown a red card by referee Peter Bankes Image source, Getty Images
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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is shown a red card by referee Peter Bankes during the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea

BySimon StoneManchester United reporter at Stamford Bridge

Lisandro Martinez made his way to the tunnel slowly and silently.

The whistles and jeers of the Chelsea fans were ringing in his ears. Manchester United coach Jonny Evans had a brief word, but Martinez didn't pay any attention.

As a player, Martinez has scaled the heights. Part of the Argentina squad that won the World Cup in 2022 and reached the final last summer.