From Frustration to Focus: Martinez's Take After United's Stalemate

Lisandro Martinez expressed deep frustration in the Manchester United dressing room after the 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton at Old Trafford.

Martinez's reaction and the frustration

The Argentinian defender said dropping points against a side sitting near the bottom of the table is unacceptable and that United must win at Old Trafford.

He admitted the team produced their best football in the first half but faded after the break, allowing Wolves to sit back and exploit space.

Martinez also praised Wolves, noting they were a strong opponent deserving of respect, but added United should have taken more risks to seal the victory.

He stressed that the players carry responsibility for the result and that the squad must learn from the setback and focus on the next match.

He spoke about the second-half drop in intensity, saying United pressed less and allowed their hosts to control possession, which made life difficult in the final third.

The defender closed by highlighting the opposition’s quality—Wolves are not where they are by accident—and urged his teammates to be bolder going forward.

In his remarks to Sky Sports, Martinez insisted points were essential and that a home draw cannot become a habit, especially when the top teams keep winning.

Two light lines to end with a wink: If drawing in style counted as a stat, United would be top of the charts; Next match plan: press, commit, and perhaps bring a dentist to celebrate all the clean sheets we didn’t get.