Silvestre Says Man Utd Star Is “Simply Lost” As Poor Form And Fan Criticism Impact His Performances
Former Man Utd defender Michael Silvestre has given his verdict on Lisandro Martinez’s recent form.
The Argentinian international has received a lot of flak from both fans and pundits, and speaking to Betarades.gr, Silvestre said his recent performances suggest that the player’s head has completely gone:
“I think he’s simply lost at the moment. Mentally, he’s in a difficult space. The head is key. So it is a difficult period for him. Whenever he played well, he was aggressive and good in the duels. But if he doesn’t bring that to the team then he puts the collective into a difficult situation.”
“This is the moment where you have to pull yourself together. And he needs to, like he’s (Lisandro Martinez) done before, set the example for Ayden Heaven, for Leny Yoro. Those young defenders, they look up to him so hopefully he can react and go back to what he’s done in the past because he’s been solid when he was fit and playing.”
Martinez’s red card against Chelsea sums up his season so far
The 28-year-old was sent off at Stamford Bridge last weekend, and he was justifiably criticised by supporters, who are unhappy with his recent form and overall attitude.
Martinez‘s commitment to United has been called into question, especially after he lost his discipline for the red card against Chelsea.
Could the defender leave Man Utd?
Martinez is out of contract at the end of the season, and there have been reports that he has been trying to leave Old Trafford since last summer.
The Red Devils do have an option to extend his stay for another twelve months, but his outspoken criticism of the board, combined with his poor performances, suggests that he will be allowed to leave either for a cut-price fee in January or on a free transfer at the end of the season.