Scholes names Fernandes, Martinez as Man Utd players he'd sell over criticism
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says he would sell captain Bruno Fernandes and defender Lisandro Martinez for recent comments criticizing manager Michael Carrick and the club hierarchy, according to SportTransfer.
On The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast hosted by Paddy McGuinness, Scholes called Fernandes' post-match remarks "unforgivable" after the midfielder questioned Carrick's tactics following United's Champions League loss to Como. Scholes also targeted Martinez for criticizing club leadership after the Atletico Madrid defeat, saying "it is not his business."
For Nigerian fans who follow the Premier League closely — United has one of the largest supporter bases in Nigeria — this public criticism from a club icon signals potential dressing room fractures. Scholes won 11 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues with United; his assessment carries weight beyond typical punditry.
Fernandes joined from Sporting CP in 2020, Martinez from Ajax in 2022. Both have been regular starters. Neither the club nor Carrick has publicly responded. The timing is notable with United facing Chelsea next in the league.
With club legends publicly challenging senior players' conduct, how should Carrick handle dressing room authority without losing the squad?