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Lisandro Martinez has followed the Cristian Romero playbook perfectly

The Man Utd defender has followed his compatriot's lead.

By James Cormack · Hotspurhq

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Writer James Cormack argues Lisandro Martinez is following Cristian Romero's disruptive playbook at Manchester United.
Martinez was sent off after receiving two yellow cards during Manchester United's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
Manchester United's winless run reached nine matches across all competitions, leaving them 17th in the Premier League.

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Hotspur HQ's James Cormack argues that Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is mimicking Cristian Romero's career trajectory following a red card in a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. The loss extended Manchester United's winless streak to nine matches across all competitions, leaving manager Michael Carrick's side 17th in the Premier League table.

Cormack compares Martinez's recent criticism of club hierarchy and subsequent dismissal to Romero's past actions at Tottenham Hotspur before his departure to Atletico Madrid. The writer claims Martinez's on-pitch behavior suggests he has given up, predicting the defender could face a similar exit path.

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Lisandro Martinez has followed the Cristian Romero playbook perfectly

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