Lisandro Martinez apology, Jamie Carragher clash, awkward Alejandro Garnacho issue
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Lisandro Martinez's career at Manchester United has been a rollercoaster ride. Despite the club's recent history of questionable transfer decisions, he has proven to be something a gem, earning the nickname 'The Butcher' for his relentless defensive style. However, since joining from Ajax, ongoing fitness issues have limited his influence.
Likewise, United's performances on the pitch have swung wildly from disappointing to impressive, further hampering Martinez's effectiveness. Things seem to be improving under new manager Ruben Amorim, but as shown by Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, consistency remains a significant problem for the club.
This result, marking United's fourth loss in six matches, means they will be in the lower half of the table on Christmas Day for the first time since 1989. With Martinez and his team-mates eagerly await the end of 2024, Mirror Football is looking back at his topsy-turvy career in Manchester so far.
In response to the dismal state of affairs following United's thrashing by Bournemouth on Sunday, Martinez issued a resolute message to fans post-match. He said he was "angry" with his team's performance but maintained his faith in his fellow players and the coaching staff, urging supporters to have patience with the process.
"I always say in this kind of situation we have to show personality and character. We are playing so well and unfortunately, we couldn't score today. We have to believe," he said after the game. "At this club, we have to win every game and we know that. We are so angry with this kind of situation. We have to work on set-pieces especially. I believe a lot in this team and staff.
