Lisandro Martínez Fires Back at Scholes, Manchester United Critics in Scathing Response.
The diminutive defender from Argentina has fired back at critics, including former United legend Paul Scholes, who had mocked him on a podcast during the highly-anticipated derby against Manchester City.
Martínez shot down Scholes' comments, saying he doesn't care what the pundit thinks of him and would rather focus on his performance on the pitch. The defender admitted that he's received a lot of flak from fans over his playing style but has taken it all in stride. He stressed that his motivation comes from his family, not the opinions of former players or pundits.
When asked about Scholes' condescending remarks on Instagram, Martínez remained calm and replied with a cheeky "Tea, no sugar pls." The response seemed to be a tongue-in-cheek jab at the 44-year-old pundit's attempts to belittle him.
However, it was clear that Martínez has found his footing under new interim head coach Michael Carrick. The Argentine defender praised Carrick for bringing a different mentality and energy to the team, something he felt was lacking during Ruben Amorim's tenure.
Martínez' comments highlighted the importance of connecting with fans, who have been instrumental in backing him through thick and thin. He acknowledged that United fans expect a certain level of performance from their players, particularly when it comes to attitude, tackles, and a strong defensive unit.
The win over Manchester City marked a significant turning point for United, moving them up to fifth place in the league. For Martínez, the victory was an emotional moment that reminded him of why he joined the club in the first place – to represent the fans and give it his all on the pitch.
The diminutive defender from Argentina has fired back at critics, including former United legend Paul Scholes, who had mocked him on a podcast during the highly-anticipated derby against Manchester City.
Martínez shot down Scholes' comments, saying he doesn't care what the pundit thinks of him and would rather focus on his performance on the pitch. The defender admitted that he's received a lot of flak from fans over his playing style but has taken it all in stride. He stressed that his motivation comes from his family, not the opinions of former players or pundits.
When asked about Scholes' condescending remarks on Instagram, Martínez remained calm and replied with a cheeky "Tea, no sugar pls." The response seemed to be a tongue-in-cheek jab at the 44-year-old pundit's attempts to belittle him.
However, it was clear that Martínez has found his footing under new interim head coach Michael Carrick. The Argentine defender praised Carrick for bringing a different mentality and energy to the team, something he felt was lacking during Ruben Amorim's tenure.
Martínez' comments highlighted the importance of connecting with fans, who have been instrumental in backing him through thick and thin. He acknowledged that United fans expect a certain level of performance from their players, particularly when it comes to attitude, tackles, and a strong defensive unit.
The win over Manchester City marked a significant turning point for United, moving them up to fifth place in the league. For Martínez, the victory was an emotional moment that reminded him of why he joined the club in the first place – to represent the fans and give it his all on the pitch.
. I mean, who needs all that drama when you can just fire back with a sassy "Tea, no sugar pls" 
? But seriously, it's awesome to see him taking the high road and focusing on his game rather than getting bogged down by negativity.
. But Martínez handled it like a pro, which is more than I can say for some of the other pundits out there 
. And let's be real, he's killing it on the pitch under Michael Carrick, so I'm all about that #UnitedMovement 
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he's been getting roasted by scholes and other pundits but instead of taking it to heart, he just shrugs it off and focuses on what really matters - his game 
i mean, scholes' comments were pretty harsh, but you gotta respect martinez for keeping a level head and not engaging with the drama 
it shows that he's got his priorities straight and isn't swayed by all the noise outside of the pitch.
️ i think it's awesome that he's acknowledging their expectations and working hard to meet them. plus, his win over manchester city was a huge turning point for the team, and it sounds like carrick's coaching style has really made an impact 
. I mean, who do we think we are to doubt someone's abilities just because they're small in stature? Newsflash: height don't define a player's skill level 
! It's awesome that he's taking all the hate and flak from fans and critics with his usual calm demeanor 
. And can we talk about how refreshing it is to see him connect with the fans over social media? "Tea, no sugar pls" is literally the perfect response to Scholes' condescending remarks 
! What's even more amazing is that Martínez credits his motivation to his family, not some celebrity pundit 
! United fans are so lucky to have him at the helm 
Lisandro Martínez is killing it on the pitch and proving all the doubters wrong. I mean, i get it he's new to man utd but his form is undeniable and he deserves way more respect than scholes' condescending comments. The fact that he just shot back at scholes with a cheeky tea no sugar pls response is literally the best thing ever 
I mean, who needs Scholes' approval when you've got a solid game plan and an amazing squad? The way he took those jabs with that cheeky Instagram response was EVERYTHING 
. Love how he's keeping it real and reminding everyone that it's not just about the pundits, but about connecting with the people who matter most 
I feel bad for Paul Scholes, dude! He's just trying to do his thing as a pundit, but Lisandro Martínez seems like he can take the heat. Like, honestly, who cares what Scholes thinks of him? 
Martínez' focus is on doing better and making his family proud, and that's all that matters, right?