Martínez harshly criticised: 'Worst player in the Premier League'

Martínez received a red card for a penalty-conceding challenge at Chelsea, drawing scathing criticism from British media outlets.

Lisandro Martínez's performance at Chelsea on Saturday has triggered a wave of harsh criticism from the British press. The Manchester United defender was sent off after conceding a penalty from which Cole Palmer scored the decisive goal.

The Athletic called him "the worst player in the Premier League this season," noting he has been directly responsible for United's dropped points in three matches. The Guardian criticised his "fake tough-guy act" and suggested he should have been sold long ago. The Telegraph described him as "a plastic provocateur: tough in front of a microphone, weak on the pitch," while Manchester Evening News gave him a rating of 2 out of 10, highlighting how his reckless challenge leading to the red card and penalty left United helpless.

Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock and former player Danny Murphy also weighed in, with Murphy questioning whether Martínez's mental state is affected by the turmoil at the club.