The Serbian star was the only player not to don the remembrance symbol as Manchester United snatched a late win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
It is understood that his choice was a personal decision and a private matter that United have respected.
But as a result, Matic received a wave of criticism on social media — with some even suggesting he be permanently dropped from Jose Mourinho’s side.
One fan wrote: "I would drop him and he would never play for United again #nosurrender #lestwe forget #wewillremember them".
Another wrote: "No excuse for Matic not wearing a poppy. British involvement in Kosovo has nothing to do with remembering those who gave their lives in two World Wars #DISGRACE."
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One said: "F***Matic off, no poppy."
While one added: "Matic isn't wearing a poppy, snap the c**t's leg."
Another raged: "Matic not wearing a poppy? He needs to f*** off back to London."
Bizarrely, Matic has worn a poppy on his shirt in the past — with no signs of protest or complaints.
The 30-year-old had a poppy on his shirt last November during United’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
And even more bizarrely, a closer inspection of Matic’s pink jersey appears to suggest that a poppy was originally on show before being removed prior to kick-off.
Some fans did support Matic's decision as personal and private.
On Reddit, one user wrote: "[It's] his choice and entitlement. Poppy police can f*** off."
Another said: "This poppy nonsense is getting ridiculous if someone doesn't want to wear one it shouldn't matter."
"It's his choice, but people will read what they want into it."
Matic is not the first player to cause an uproar by refusing to wear the symbol in respect of Remembrance Sunday.
Earlier this week, Stoke and Republic of Ireland winger James McClean again asked fans to respect his decision not to wear the poppy.
The 29-year-old has been vilified by fans on and off the pitch .calling him to be banned from playing.
McClean has been branded a "disgrace" and "scum" who has "no excuse" not to wear the poppy.
Derry-born McClean’s reasoning is based on the events of Bloody Sunday in 1972 involving British soldiers and civilian protestors.
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