Lisandro Martinez did not hold back his disappointment after Manchester United's recent 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford. The Argentine defender, who captained the side in the absence of Bruno Fernandes, expressed his frustration with the result, stating that the team "can't be in our stadium still drawing, losing points". He emphasized the need for the team to win their home games consistently, and that opponents should "suffer" when they visit Old Trafford.
Martinez's comments reflect a growing concern about Manchester United's home form. Despite manager Ruben Amorim's claim that the team is "dominant" at home, the Red Devils have struggled for consistency at Old Trafford this season. They have only won half of their Premier League home games, and have dropped points against teams like Everton, West Ham, and Bournemouth, in addition to the recent draw with Wolves. These results are particularly worrying considering the struggles of some of these opponents.
The draw against Wolves was especially disappointing, as Wolves are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table and had not won a league match since early October. Despite taking the lead through a deflected goal by Joshua Zirkzee, United failed to capitalize on their opportunities, and allowed Wolves to equalize before halftime. Martinez acknowledged that the team "gave everything," but also admitted that they "dropped too much" in the first half and "couldn't press their center backs".
Amorim echoed Martinez's sentiments, conceding that the team "struggled for the whole game" and "lacked creativity". He also pointed to the absence of several key players due to injury and international duty as a contributing factor to the team's performance. However, Martinez insisted that the team should not make excuses and instead focus on "taking it with a big personality" and going for the next game with hunger.
Looking ahead, Manchester United faces a tough challenge against Leeds United. Martinez stressed the importance of connecting with each other as a team and showing who they are in the upcoming match. Despite the recent setbacks, the defender remains determined to help the team compete against the best and secure a place in the top positions in the league. He previously stated that the team needs to "win, win, win, win".
