Manchester United restrict players from media after Elland Road draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

After a draw against Leeds United, Manchester United reportedly told players Lisandro Martinez, Bruno Fernandes, and Matheus Cunha not to speak to the media. This response follows Martinez's controversial post-match interview after a previous match against Atletico Madrid. Martinez, who retained his starting position, was later withdrawn from the game at halftime due to a thigh injury. Harry Maguire addressed the media, commenting on the team dynamics following the incidents. United faces Como in a Champions League match in two days.
- •Lisandro Martinez and others restricted from speaking to media
- •Martinez faced an injury and was substituted at halftime
- •Harry Maguire spoke to the media post-match
- •United's next match is against Como in Champions League
- •Martinez has struggled with injuries since joining United
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Luckhurst: Two Man Utd stars told the media they were ‘not allowed’ to talk after Elland Road draw
"Manchester United have reportedly stepped in to prevent any further need for damage control after Lisandro Martinez’s fiery post-Atletico Madrid interview last Tuesday.The situation has since been r...
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