Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has sparked anger among fans following an Instagram post just days after United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool. Martinez, who played the full match at Old Trafford, traveled to join the Argentina squad for international duty soon after the defeat, where he posted pictures that have provoked outrage from the United fanbase.
The post, shared on Monday, featured two photos captioned “At home,” accompanied by a smiling emoji. While the first photo seemed innocent enough, it was the second one that ignited fury—a smiling Martinez posing with Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister, who played a key role in United’s crushing defeat just two days earlier. Fans quickly flooded the comments with their frustrations, expressing disappointment over what they viewed as insensitive timing and a lack of awareness.
One fan commented, “The guy just beat us 3-0 bro don’t be uploading a pic with him the very next day,” encapsulating the widespread sentiment. Another added, “Feels like a betrayal.” Others expressed a similar tone, with one remarking, “No shame posting with a Liverpool player after the game, crazy poor from you butcher.”
The backlash continued as fans questioned the attitude of Martinez and other United players. “These players don’t care if we lose. Shameless players,” one supporter vented, while another stated, “As much as I admire you, Licha, that pic with a rival player just after we lost 3-0 is kind of unnecessary.”
Many fans took issue with what they perceive as a lack of passion and fight among current United players. One fan commented, “This is hardly surprising… there is no desire or hunger anymore. They pretend to care, then get paid a fortune and go home—they couldn’t care less about how passionate real fans feel about these things.”
Others called for a return to the days of more intense rivalries, referencing United legends like Roy Keane, who embodied fierce competitiveness. One fan suggested, “Roy Keane would have sorted him out,” lamenting that Martinez was posting smiling photos with Mac Allister after such a humiliating defeat.
The comments reflect the growing frustrations of Manchester United supporters, who have seen their club struggle to maintain form early in the season. After a string of poor performances, including the heavy loss to Liverpool, many fans are feeling the pressure, and Martinez’s social media activity only added fuel to the fire. The timing of the post, combined with the choice to include a photo with a Liverpool player, was seen by many as a tone-deaf move.
While footballers are often friendly with rivals off the pitch, the timing of Martinez’s post, coming so soon after one of the most significant defeats in United’s season, struck a nerve with the club’s passionate supporters. The anger comes at a time when United is facing significant scrutiny both on and off the field, with pressure mounting on manager Erik ten Hag, and the club struggling to find consistency.
As Martinez continues his international duty with Argentina, he may reflect on the criticism from fans, who, in their eyes, are hoping for more fight and focus from their players during this challenging period for the club.