Lisandro Martinez lifted his hands in shock and hit the net. Andre Onana remained still. The responsibility for Nottingham Forest’s crucial goal on Saturday was divided between the two, but it seemed that Martinez was more to blame than his goalkeeper, who had already made an error. Manchester United’s defense was poor against Nottingham Forest, and Martinez’s failure to prevent the ball from going past him into the side netting was a significant error. Matthijs de Ligt and Andre Onana might have been able to do something earlier to prevent Chris Wood’s looping header, but Martinez’s miscalculation was strange and reflective of his current performance. This season, Martinez hasn’t appeared to be the same player. He’s definitely not the only one in the locker room who has underperformed, but his decline has been quite evident. ALSO READ: Ratcliffe reveals harsh truth about United’s transfer activities. At times, fans may be reluctant to acknowledge that one of their favorite players is facing difficulties, but there is increasing worry regarding Martinez’s form and performances this season. He had an exceptional first season. He ridiculed analysts’ remarks about his height, quickly winning over fans, and his defending, along with his skill to make key passes to start attacks, was valuable in a memorable season. However, the issue is that that season concluded 18 months ago, and players are evaluated based on their current performance. Martinez’s playing style has become more reckless, as he often dives into tackles and mistimes challenges. Additionally, his passing from the back has declined, affecting the team’s build-up play. The statistics support what everyone has observed.
