Maguire was sent off against Bournemouth, which ruled him out of the 2-1 defeat to Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday.
The Daily Mail reports that he’s now facing an extra suspension, which would pose a huge problem for manager Michael Carrick.
Martinez was also red-carded against Leeds and will miss three games, leaving teenagers Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven as the available centre-backsHarry Maguire Faces Extra Suspension as Manchester United’s Defensive Crisis Deepens Ahead of Chelsea Clash
Manchester United have been hit with a fresh setback as Harry Maguire is set to miss an additional match, further worsening their defensive problems ahead of a crucial Premier League clash against Chelsea.
The Football Association (FA) is expected to extend Maguire’s punishment by one game following his red card against Bournemouth and an alleged incident involving abusive language directed at a fourth official.
The decision means the England defender will now sit out United’s upcoming league fixture, adding pressure on a squad already stretched at the back.
Maguire had previously been suspended after his dismissal against Bournemouth, which also ruled him out of the 2-1 defeat to Leeds at Old Trafford.
The latest development, suggests the FA has opted to enforce an additional sanction, leaving Manchester United increasingly short of experienced defenders.
Manager Michael Carrick now faces a selection headache as defensive options continue to shrink at a critical stage of the season.
The situation worsened further after Lisandro Martínez was also shown a red card in the defeat to Leeds, triggering a three-match suspension of his own.
With both senior defenders unavailable, United are expected to rely heavily on inexperienced options, including teenagers Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, in what could be a high-pressure defensive reshuffle.
The crisis comes at a difficult time, with Chelsea looming as a tough opponent and United’s backline already under intense scrutiny for recent performances
