Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez of Manchester United strongly responded to the provocative remarks made by club legend Paul Scholes, who said that Erling Haaland "will carry Martínez and run with him like a father carries his son."

Martínez said sharply, "I already told him, if he wants to say something to me, he can come to me wherever he wants—my home, anywhere. I don't care," clearly expressing his frustration with Scholes' remarks.

The Manchester United defender added, "When I see them here face to face, no one dares to say anything to my face!" emphasizing his confidence and indifference to the criticisms directed at him.

Martínez's statements come amid the debate about his ability to stop physically strong attackers, foremost among them Manchester City's star Erling Haaland, ahead of the derby match that United ultimately won.