Carrick Condemns 'Appalling' Red Card for Martinez: 'One of the Most Egregious Decisions I've Witnessed'

Manchester United's head coach, Michael Carrick, has vehemently criticized the decision to send off Lisandro Martinez, labeling it as 'one of the worst' refereeing calls he has ever seen. The incident occurred during the team's 2-1 loss to Leeds at Old Trafford, where Martinez was given a red card after a brief hair pull on Dominic Calvert-Lewin was spotted by VAR. Carrick argued that the contact was unintentional and not aggressive, and that the decision to overturn the initial call was 'shocking.' He expressed his frustration, stating that the team has been unfairly impacted by similar decisions in consecutive games. Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher shared Carrick's sentiments, feeling that the punishment was too harsh. Martinez now faces a three-match ban, and his dismissal has sparked a debate among football pundits, with some defending the referee's decision and others questioning its severity.