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Enzo Maresca adamant Man United defender Lisandro Martinez should have been sent off for his foul on Cole Palmer as the Chelsea boss provides an injury update on his star man

Enzo Maresca insisted that Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez should have been sent off for his challenge on Cole Palmer in Chelsea’s draw at Old Trafford.

Martinez was only booked by referee Robert Jones for catching Palmer above the knee with his studs in the 93rd minute, but Maresca was convinced it should have been a straight red.

‘He (Palmer) was in the changing room with ice, so we are waiting now. Hopefully it is nothing important,’ said the Chelsea boss.

‘I know you are going to ask me about the referee’s decision.