Michael Carrick hints at drastic United response after Leeds refereeing storm
Michael Carrick hints at drastic United response after Leeds refereeing storm Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has strongly hinted that the club could appeal the red card that was shown to Lisandro Martinez in the loss to Leeds United. Controversial calls United found themselves at the end of more officiating drama, this time during the 2-1 defeat to historic rivals Leeds. Noah Okafor’s first-half double gave Leeds a commanding advantage heading into the break.
Both of Okafor’s goals were a consequence of some pitiful defending from the hosts. In the build-up to the first goal, however, Dominic Calvert-Lewin appeared to elbow Leny Yoro in the face. The incident did not affect the strike, which stood.
Things went from bad to worse for United when Martinez was given his marching orders in the 56th minute after he was judged to have pulled Calvert-Lewin’s hair. Referee Paul Tierney reviewed the incident on the pitchside monitor and showed Martinez a red card for violent conduct, meaning he will be unavailable for the next three games. Casemiro pulled one back for the Red Devils but the hosts eventually had to come to terms with the loss, which is just the second of Carrick’s tenure since he replaced Ruben Amorim in the Old Trafford dugout.
In his interview with Sky Sports , an angry Carrick labelled Tierney’s decision “shocking,” bemoaning the officiating calls that continue to cost United. Speaking to reporters in his post-match press conference , Carrick reiterated his stance, while also questioning why the Calvert-Lewin and Yoro incident was not scrutinised. He insisted that Leeds’ opener should not have stood.
Carrick also hinted that United may appeal the decision, seeking to overturn Martinez’s red card. Carrick’s remarks The 44-year-old coach told journalists, “He [Martinez] gets an arm in the face to start with, so he’s off balance and they’re grappling, and then he almost just goes to touch him and grab his shirt. ” “And he ends up catching his hair, and touching the back of his hair.