Lisandro Martinez apology, clear Ruben Amorim opinion and trouble with Alejandro Garnacho

Lisandro Martinez has had something of a topsy-turvy career at Manchester United.

Amid years of questionable transfer decisions at Old Trafford, he has emerged as a rare success, earning the moniker 'The Butcher' for his fierce and uncompromising defensive style. Yet, since his arrival from Ajax, persistent fitness struggles have hindered his impact.

Similarly, United's on-field performances have fluctuated from dismal to impressive and back again, further thwarting Martinez's effectiveness. Things, generally, are looking up under new manager Ruben Amorim, but as Sunday's 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth proved, consistency is still a major issue for the club.

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The result, which was the Red Devils' fourth defeat in six games, means they'll be in the bottom half of the table on Christmas Day for the first time since 1989.

With Martinez and co. presumably begging for 2024 to end, MEN is delving into the defender's storied stint in Manchester - looking at everything from his injury troubles, his run-ins with team-mates, and his thoughts on the manager, to his beef with a Sky Sports pundit.

Keen to address the torrid state of play following United's hammering at the hands of Bournemouth on Sunday, Martinez sent a defiant message to supporters after the game. He admitted he was "angry" with his side's performance but insisted he believed in his team-mates and the coaching staff and encouraged fans to trust the process.

"I always say in this kind of situation we have to show personality and character. We are playing so