Lisandro Martinez criticises Manchester United's leadership
After Manchester United's defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, Lisandro Martinez sharply criticised the club's leadership and technical director Jason Wilcox, according to several media outlets.
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has expressed his anger following his team's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. According to several media outlets, including The Independent, BBC Sport and ESPN, the Argentine player criticised the club's leadership and technical director Jason Wilcox in a post-match interview.
An outburst deemed "disrespectful"
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney described Martinez's outburst as "disrespectful," believing the player had gone "too far" in questioning the club's leadership and Jason Wilcox, reports The Independent. Other former club players have also criticised this explosive interview, according to Metro.
Criticism over recruitment and squad
Martinez notably pointed to what he deemed an insufficient summer transfer window and argued that the squad did not have the level for the Champions League, reports ESPN. He also suggested that the club should look at Wilcox's position rather than that of the head coach, according to TEAMtalk. The player lamented that some teammates "didn't try" during the match at the Metropolitano, states the Evening Standard.
Comments that provoke a reaction
Martinez's outburst was widely picked up by the press, particularly in Portugal and Brazil. A Bola reports that the player criticised the club's management, while Bola na Rede highlights that he called for investment. The player also said he "can't say more," according to TEAMtalk.
Manchester United, who have not won since 10 September against Sabah FK, must react quickly to turn things around in the Champions League.
