Lisandro Martinez Criticises Manchester United Leadership After Atletico Madrid Defeat

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez has launched criticism at the club’s hierarchy following a 2-0 Champions League loss away to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, October 13. The defeat means United have recorded only two victories in their first nine fixtures this season, with those wins arriving against Ipswich, who were newly promoted, and Sabah, who are making their Champions League debut. After a third-place Premier League finish last term earned United a first Champions League place in three years, the club invested £155m in four notable summer acquisitions. In a striking interview after the match, the Argentina international faulted the club for inadequate summer spending on the squad. “Really poor. Really poor,” Martínez told Amazon Prime after the game in Madrid. “I have to control myself a lot, but sometimes it is a reflection of the mirror of how is our club at the moment. “We did a fantastic season last season, and now we expect more from the top, more players to compete because many teams bring many players as well. “Atlético have an amazing team, and they deserve to win today. “But I expect more [investment]. 100%. I expect more from our technical director [Jason Wilcox]. I have to be honest, as players we have to do more, but it is also important when you make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night.” When questioned about pressure on manager Michael Carrick, Martínez aimed his response directly at the Old Trafford hierarchy, suggesting others should also be asked questions. “You can't keep changing, changing, changing the manager,” Martínez said. “What about other areas? [looks up] I can't say more. “Tonight it is easy to say the coach, easy to say the players but also we have to see other areas [points up]. “He [Carrick] does his best. Every season is different. You can't stay with what you did last season. “The teams knows how you play, they know every detail, if you don't change next season is a big problem. “Last season we did everything, we created the base to create an amazing team. “It is annoying, disappointing coming here, and I am not seeing my team trying to get an amazing result here.” Carrick was later asked about the defender’s fiery remarks but declined to give his opinion, stating that he had not seen them. “I haven't seen it. After a game like this, you come here to try and get something from the game, and you are disappointed and can be emotional,” he said. “I have not seen it, so I don't think it is the right time. “We all care and show that in different ways, but now is the time to be together and work through. “As a group, I don't doubt the togetherness or their wanting to win. Looking at the results, you could be saying its deeply wrong, but that's not been the case. “The players have been great, results haven't, and they were desperate to get something out of the game.”