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Martínez's public rebuke of United's board fractures the dressing room
October 15, 2026 at 08:00 AM · Updated 1d ago
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11 reports · 6 in Arabic, 5 in English · over 14 hours
Lisandro Martinez's public criticism of Manchester United's management has divided the dressing room after the club's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
- Martinez publicly criticized technical director Jason Wilcox over insufficient summer investment after United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
- Martinez said he spoke out of frustration and wants United to compete for the biggest titles, clarifying his comments on Instagram without apologizing.
- A United player confronted Martinez on the team's return flight over his public criticism of the squad's quality.
- Martinez's contract expires next summer, with the club holding an option to extend for one year and no decision announced.
- The defeat extended United's winless run to five matches and intensified pressure on coach Michael Carrick.
- Football director Jason Wilcox reportedly retains full backing from the hierarchy with no official response issued.
- Martinez apologized and was fined after meeting United officials, saying his comments were made out of anger and frustration.
- Former United captain Roy Keane said the club is like a circus, arguing Martinez's outburst reflects the chaos at the club.
- Manager Michael Carrick is set to face the media on Friday before the weekend Premier League trip to Leeds United.
- Interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in Lisandro Martinez has reportedly emerged, though no formal talks have been confirmed.









