Enzo Maresca was left fuming that Lisandro Martinezwasn’t sent off for a challenge on Cole Palmer as he claimed that defender “just wanted to go for the player.”
In stoppage time the Manchester United centre-half was under the spotlight as VAR examined a challengehe made on Chelsea’s playmaker. Palmer’s quick feet saw the ball fly past Martinez, who then threw a leg up towards his opponent’s knee.
The Premier League have now confirmed they believed the referee’s decision was the right one. The statement read: “The referee issued a yellow card to Martinez for a challenge on Palmer. VAR checked for a potential red card and confirmed the referee’s call of no red card, deeming that it was a reckless challenge.”
Despite that former United star Dion Dublin believes Martinez was fortunate to stay on the pitch. He told BBC Radio 5 Live: “Martinez seems to show his studs. Palmer puts the ball over his head. Martinez lifts his foot and brings him down. He’s very lucky.”
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