Lisandro Martinez: Manchester Utd Defender Sent Off for Hair-Pull on Leeds United Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was shown a straight red card in the 56th minute of a Premier League match against Leeds United at Old Trafford. The incident occurred during an off-the-ball confrontation with Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, where Martinez was found guilty of pulling the attacker’s hair. The referee, Kevin Tierney, confirmed the decision after reviewing footage, citing the act as “violent conduct.” Martinez, 28, will now face a three-match suspension, which will exclude him from Saturday’s clash against Chelsea. The match unfolded with United trailing 2-0 at halftime, following a first-half double from Noah Okafor. Martinez’s red card came as United sought to turn the game around. Tierney’s announcement to the stadium emphasized the severity of the incident, stating, “After review, Manchester United 6 is guilty of pulling his hair - violent conduct. Final decision is red card.” The Premier League Match Centre later posted on X, confirming the red card was issued after a VAR review. Martinez’s action drew immediate criticism from pundits and fans. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville remarked on Sky Sports, “Martinez looks perplexed and confused: ‘What have I done?’ He’s pulled his hair and that results in a red card, nowadays. He knows what he’s doing there.” The incident marked Martinez’s first Premier League start for United since a 1-1 draw against West Ham on February 10, following a calf injury recovery. This red card followed a similar incident in the previous league match, where Harry Maguire was sent off for a tackle on Bournemouth’s Kyle Walker during a 2-2 draw.#manchester_united #leeds_united #lisandro_martinez #dominic_calvert_lewin #kevin_tierney
