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

Manchester United's head coach, Michael Carrick, lambasted the 'shocking' decision to send off Lisandro Martinez, deeming it 'one of the worst' refereeing calls he has ever seen. The incident occurred during the team's 2-1 defeat to Leeds, when Martinez was given a red card for a brief, seemingly unintentional hair pull on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Carrick expressed his outrage, stating that the foul was not aggressive and did not warrant such a harsh punishment. He also pointed out that this was the second consecutive game where his team had been adversely affected by questionable refereeing decisions. Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher shared Carrick's sentiments, describing the decision as 'one of the worst' he had seen. Martinez's dismissal has resulted in a three-match ban, further exacerbating Manchester United's woes. The controversy surrounding the red card has sparked a debate among football pundits, with some arguing that the decision was too harsh, while others, like Gary Neville, believe that Martinez should have been more aware of the rules and avoided the hair pull altogether.