How many Man Utd games Lisandro Martinez will miss after red card for hair pull vs Leeds
How many Man Utd games Lisandro Martinez will miss after red card for hair pull vs LeedsManchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off for violent conduct after pulling an opponent's hair during the match against Leeds United and will serve a three-match banCommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist22:10, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLisandro Martinez will miss Manchester United's next three fixtures(Image: AP)Lisandro Martinez faces a three-match ban after receiving a red card for violent conduct during Manchester United's clash against Leeds United. The Argentine centre-back was found guilty of pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair following an aerial challenge.Responding to the incident at the time, Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville said: "You are not getting away with a hair‐pull. Martinez is looking perplexed and confused, but a hair‐pull results in a red card these days. He knew what he was doing."After Martinez's hair pull went unpunished on the pitch, referee Paul Tierney was directed to consult the pitch-side VAR monitor for a closer look. The Premier League Match Centre subsequently confirmed on X: "After VAR review, the referee issued a red card to Martinez for violent conduct."READ MORE: Lisandro Martinez sent off for HAIR PULL as Gary Neville gives blunt verdictREAD MORE: Why Kobbie Mainoo isn't in Man Utd squad vs Leeds as Michael Carrick gives updateMaking his announcement to the crowd, referee Tierney declared: "After review, Manchester United 6 is guilty of pulling his hair - violent conduct. Final decision is red card."With the incident classified as violent conduct, Martinez will be sidelined for United's next three matches. The Red Devils have upcoming fixtures against Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool in the Premier League.Former Liverpool and England full-back Stephen Warnock took a similar view to Neville. He said: "[Martinez] knows what he has done. He has let his...المصدر: Mirror Football | Source: Mirror Football
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