Lisandro Martinez has hit back at criticism from Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, saying the former midfielder ‘wouldn’t survive’ in Argentina. Scholes is not a huge fan of a number of current Red Devils stars, recently suggesting the club should be looking to sell eight players as they look to rebuild to former glories.

Lisandro Martinez has launched an explosive social media attack on Manchester United icon Paul Scholes after he claimed the club couldn't win the Premier League with him in defence. Martinez is set to undergo surgery this week to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

That hasn't stopped Scholes from launching a scathing critique, though. The Ginger Prince took aim at Martinez on a recent episode of the Overlap podcast, bluntly stating: “Even when he’s fit, he’s not good enough to win the Premier League with," seemingly kicking the man while he's already down.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has hit back at club great Paul Scholes over his claim that the Argentina international "isn't good enough to win the Premier League."

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Lisandro Martinez has responded to Paul Scholes after the Manchester United legend's recent claims. Argentine centre-back Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the 24/25 campaign after suffering a serious knee injury during the 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace earlier in the month.