![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/peter-schmeichel-slams-lisandro-martinez-for-trying-to-be-a-hero-in-brutal-man-utd-rant/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_GettyImages-1451092028.jpg&description=Lisandro Martinez has come in from criticism from former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel over his role in his side's defeat to Brighton on Saturday Peter Schmeichel slammed Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez for 'trying to be a hero' in the side's humbling home defeat to Brighton on Saturday. Erik ten Hag's side slumped to a 3-1 loss to the Seagulls, who were hugely impressive and fully deserving of their triumph. Danny Welbeck, Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro were all on target for the visitors, with Hannibal Mejbri netting a late consolation for the hosts. Schmeichel highlighted the second goal for the visitors as a particular area for concern, as German international Gross danced through several United challenges before firing home unmarked from the edge of the area – with United crashing to their third defeat in five games. The most notable moment in the goal was when central defender Martinez threw himself into the challenge with a block, but Gross calmly sidestepped the Argentine's move before picking his spot past Andre Onana to double Roberto de Zerbi's side lead and put them into an unassailable position. 'It is kind of what happens at Manchester United at the minute, it is very individual,' Schmeichel told Premier League Productions after the match, when analysing the goal and suggesting it was indicative of United's problems. 'Players, for instance, Martinez here, are trying to be a hero and get in and block. People know this. If we look at him there, he puts himself in a position directly in line of the goalkeeper. He should be closing down rather of just stood up trying to block. If you want to block, don't turn your body, stand tall. Clearly things aren't right for Manchester United.' Have Your Say! What changes do Man Utd make to change results? Tell us what you think here. United's players were in self-reflective mood after the game, with midfielder Christian Eriksen explaining to BBC Sport: "It is a heavy one. We have to look at){kind=link}
Lisandro Martinez has come in from criticism from former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel over his role in his side’s defeat to Brighton on Saturday
Peter Schmeichel slammed Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez for “trying to be a hero” in the side’s humbling home defeat to Brighton on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag’s side slumped to a 3-1 loss to the Seagulls, who were hugely impressive and fully deserving of their triumph. Danny Welbeck, Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro were all on target for the visitors, with Hannibal Mejbri netting a late consolation for the hosts.
Schmeichel highlighted the second goal for the visitors as a particular area for concern, as German international Gross danced through several United challenges before firing home unmarked from the edge of the area â with United crashing to their third defeat in five games.
The most notable moment in the goal was when central defender Martinez threw himself into the challenge with a block, but Gross calmly sidestepped the Argentine’s move before picking his spot past Andre Onana to double Roberto de Zerbi’s side lead and put them into an unassailable position.