Paul Scholes' jibe at Lisandro Martínez during their recent Manchester derby has taken on a new dimension. The Manchester United defender didn't take umbrage at Scholes' scathing remarks on a podcast, instead choosing to address the comments in a calm and collected manner after the 2-0 win over Manchester City.
Scholes had questioned Martínez's ability to mark Erling Haaland, suggesting that the Argentine would let his opponent score before throwing him into the net. But Martínez, refusing to engage with Scholes directly, instead took aim at the punditry as a whole. "I told him already," he said, "if he wants to say something to me, he can come to wherever he wants. To my house, wherever. I don't care."
What's clear is that Martínez feels misunderstood by some of his critics, who seem more interested in tearing him down than offering constructive feedback. The 28-year-old midfielder believes that former players like Scholes and Nicky Butt have a responsibility to offer guidance and support, rather than simply criticizing their teammates.
When asked about Carrick's tenure as interim head coach, Martínez praised the 44-year-old for bringing a sense of calm and confidence to the team. "He was quiet," he said. "He was smiling. He was really confident. And that helps a lot."
Carrick, who won five league titles and the Champions League during his playing days at United, has brought a much-needed sense of stability and leadership to the club. His appointment as interim head coach was seen as a breath of fresh air by many, and Martínez's glowing assessment suggests that he is already having a positive impact on the team.
As for Scholes, his latest attempt to get under Martínez's skin has been met with disdain. The pundit's suggestion that Martínez needs to "put the sugar in" after their post-match exchange only seemed to further antagonize him. When asked about Scholes' comments, Martínez simply laughed it off, saying "tea, no sugar pls." It's clear that he is not interested in engaging with his critics on a personal level.
The win over Manchester City was a significant one for United, moving them up to fifth place in the table and putting pressure on Liverpool to respond. For Martínez, the victory was all about the connection he feels with the fans and the team's ability to represent them on the pitch. "It's about how we give everything today," he said. "And when you see the result, it's an amazing feeling."
As United look to build momentum under Carrick's guidance, Martínez will be a key player in their quest for success. His calm and collected demeanor will be essential in navigating the challenges ahead, and his ability to connect with fans and teammates alike will be crucial in driving the team forward.
Scholes had questioned Martínez's ability to mark Erling Haaland, suggesting that the Argentine would let his opponent score before throwing him into the net. But Martínez, refusing to engage with Scholes directly, instead took aim at the punditry as a whole. "I told him already," he said, "if he wants to say something to me, he can come to wherever he wants. To my house, wherever. I don't care."
What's clear is that Martínez feels misunderstood by some of his critics, who seem more interested in tearing him down than offering constructive feedback. The 28-year-old midfielder believes that former players like Scholes and Nicky Butt have a responsibility to offer guidance and support, rather than simply criticizing their teammates.
When asked about Carrick's tenure as interim head coach, Martínez praised the 44-year-old for bringing a sense of calm and confidence to the team. "He was quiet," he said. "He was smiling. He was really confident. And that helps a lot."
Carrick, who won five league titles and the Champions League during his playing days at United, has brought a much-needed sense of stability and leadership to the club. His appointment as interim head coach was seen as a breath of fresh air by many, and Martínez's glowing assessment suggests that he is already having a positive impact on the team.
As for Scholes, his latest attempt to get under Martínez's skin has been met with disdain. The pundit's suggestion that Martínez needs to "put the sugar in" after their post-match exchange only seemed to further antagonize him. When asked about Scholes' comments, Martínez simply laughed it off, saying "tea, no sugar pls." It's clear that he is not interested in engaging with his critics on a personal level.
The win over Manchester City was a significant one for United, moving them up to fifth place in the table and putting pressure on Liverpool to respond. For Martínez, the victory was all about the connection he feels with the fans and the team's ability to represent them on the pitch. "It's about how we give everything today," he said. "And when you see the result, it's an amazing feeling."
As United look to build momentum under Carrick's guidance, Martínez will be a key player in their quest for success. His calm and collected demeanor will be essential in navigating the challenges ahead, and his ability to connect with fans and teammates alike will be crucial in driving the team forward.
, Lisandro Martínez is giving me LIFE right now 
! I mean, who needs all that negativity from Scholes when you can just own it like he did? 
His calm and collected response to all the trash talk was EVERYTHING 
. And let's be real, his gameplay speaks for itself – the guy is a total boss on the pitch 
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️. It's clear that Martínez is focused on being part of a winning team and bringing joy to the fans 
. And can we talk about Carrick for a sec? The guy is a total genius 
, bringing stability and leadership to United in a major way.
what's even more impressive is that he speaks out about pundits like scholes who are more interested in tearing people down than offering constructive feedback 
... it's like they're missing the point, ya feel? They wanna criticize, but what's their real intention? Are they just trying to make themselves look good or what? 
It's easy to see when someone's just trying to bring you down vs when someone's genuinely trying to help. And Martínez he knew that, so he didn't engage with Scholes... he chose not to waste his time and energy on negativity. Instead, he focused on the positive vibes of the match, the fans, and what really matters - winning 
. like, scholes can keep on criticizing him if he wants, but martinez isn't gonna engage. instead, he's taking it all back to scholes himself, saying he should come talk to him in person if he has something to say 
. let's just hope scholes doesn't keep trying to stir up drama 
. He's got every right to be frustrated with pundits like Scholes who just wanna tear people down without offering any constructive feedback 
. It's time for Scholes and others to show some respect and support, not just criticism 
. The fact that Carrick has brought some calmness and leadership to the team is a breath of fresh air 
... now if only Scholes could bring some positivity instead of negativity 
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i mean, you'd think he'd want to set the record straight instead of just laughing it off. but at the same time, i can see why martinez wouldn't want to engage with scholes on a personal level - it's like, dude's trying to get under your skin for no reason 
. The guy's trying to offer constructive feedback and guidance, but Scholes just won't listen. And now, Scholes is all about "dissing" Martínez on social media 
. Give me a break, mate! 
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. Martínez seems to get it, though - he knows that if Scholes wants to offer advice, he should just pipe up and say something instead of making snide comments 
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. They're on a roll, and Carrick's leadership is shining through. And Martínez? He's just being his awesome self 
But seriously, Martínez seems like he's got his feet under him at United, and if anyone can help him navigate the ups and downs of Premier League life, it's Carrick. 
. He's all about that team first mentality, which is so refreshing. Carrick's influence on the team can't be overstated, he's brought a sense of calm and confidence that's been missing at United. And let's be real, when you're playing like Martínez, you've got to have faith in your coach 
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The win over City has pushed United up to 5th place in the league table, a big jump for the team. Can they keep this momentum going? 
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i wish more managers would be like that 
. Carrick is the real deal, he's brought so much stability and confidence to the team 