Following the team’s devastating defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, Lisandro Martinez, a defender for Manchester United, was seen expressing regret to supporters.
The scores for United against Ange Postecoglou’s team were Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke. United lost 3-0.
Three minutes into the game, Johnson opened the score. After breaking free from his own half, Micky van de Ven moved into the United box and passed to Johnson, who was waiting at the back post and finished well from close range.
Martinez was cheated out of the ball for Spurs’ second, which let Spurs get far into United territory. The next play was completed by Kulusevski volleying over an immobilized Andre Onana.
The Red Devils’ situation deteriorated further as Solanke was the first to respond, guiding in a ball over the line following a corner routine.
United now sits in 12th place after their six games, having only managed seven points. Additionally, Erik ten Hag’s team now has a -3 goal differential.
Just before the game finished, a sizable contingent of United fans could be seen departing Old Trafford, obviously dissatisfied with their experience.
Martinez apologized to those who were among the many who stayed behind.
The Argentina international is seen replying to supporters in a video that has gone viral on social media by raising his hands and making a praying motion with them clasped together.
After Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese playmaker, was sent off in the first half, Martinez assumed the captain’s armband.
Even though some people may find his gesture endearing, the greatest thing he and his teammates can do to appease United’s devoted supporters is to simply play better and avoid always letting other teams outdo them.
The Europa League matchup between United and Porto is scheduled for this Thursday.