Lisandro Martinez Blasts Man United Hierarchy After Champions League Loss
Martinez said United needed more summer signings to build a Champions League squad and defended Michael Carrick after the 2-0 defeat.
- Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez criticized technical director Jason Wilcox following a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, stating he "expected more" regarding squad recruitment.
- United have won just two of their first nine games and are winless in their last five, despite spending £148m on midfield upgrades this summer that failed to address depth concerns.
- Leny Yoro was sent off with under 20 minutes remaining, sealing the loss as Martinez told Prime Video, "I have to control myself a lot. But sometimes it's a reflection of how our club is at the moment."
- Martinez deflected blame from manager Michael Carrick, suggesting the team's predictability is the core issue, saying, "But every season is different. You cannot say what you did last season."
- When asked if he wanted more investment, Martinez replied, "Yeah, 100 per cent," emphasizing the need for a stronger squad to compete at the level of Atletico Madrid.
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Lisandro Martinez vented his frustrations with Manchester United's management after the CL defeat in Madrid.
‘Expect more from technical director’: Lisandro Martinez blasts Manchester United hierarchy
Jason Wilcox is United’s director of football and the club spent around USD 213 million on players like Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in the offseason. But it has endured a difficult start to the campaign.
Lisandro Martinez blasts Manchester United hierarchy in fiery rant; Wayne Rooney brands comments ‘disrespectful’ after UCL loss to Atletico Madrid
Lisandro Martinez criticised Manchester United’s hierarchy after their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, calling for greater investment in the squad. Wayne Rooney condemned the defender’s public remarks as “disrespectful” to teammates, questioning his motives and suggesting the club take action. Former United player Ashley Young agreed recruitment must improve but insisted players must perform with the squad they have.
The Argentine defender questioned the lack of reinforcements after the fall before Atlético de Madrid and defended technician Michael Carrick; Wayne Rooney accused him of disrespectful
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