What Michael Carrick did after Lisandro Martinez red card speaks volumes

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick could not even look at Lisandro Martinez after a moment of madness that saw the defender give away a penalty and be sent off in the second half against Chelsea. The Argentina defender was booked twice within two minutes; the second incident saw VAR intervene and award a spot-kick for a challenge on Wesley Fofana during a corner.

What Michael Carrick did after Lisandro Martinez red card speaks volumes

TL;DR

  • Lisandro Martinez received a red card and conceded a penalty against Chelsea.
  • Martinez was booked twice within two minutes, with VAR intervening for the second yellow card.
  • The second booking was for a challenge on Wesley Fofana during a corner kick.
  • Michael Carrick, the Manchester United manager, could not bring himself to look at Martinez after the incident.
  • Cole Palmer scored the resulting penalty.
  • Commentator Ally McCoist described Martinez's actions as 'unacceptable' and 'crazy'.