Martinez criticizes Manchester United hierarchy after Champions League loss
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez expressed frustration towards the club's management after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. He criticized the lack of squad investment following their qualification and emphasized the need for ambition in the club. Martinez, whose contract runs out at the end of the season, stated he believes in his teammates and the coaching staff while taking responsibility himself. United has not won in five matches and is currently 13th in the Premier League. Their next match is against Leeds United on October 18.
- •Lisandro Martinez criticized United's lack of investment after a Champions League defeat.
- •United has not won in five consecutive matches.
- •Martinez's contract expires at the season's end, but United can extend it.
- •The team is currently in 13th place in the Premier League.
- •Manchester United's next match is against Leeds United on October 18.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Lisandro Martinez issues fresh statement after criticism of Man United hierarchy
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
- 10:42 PMBBC Sport — Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
"Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.
"Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.
"Martinez stopped short of offering an apology as he admitted to speaking out in ‘anger and frustration’ when he criticised the club’s leadership
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 11:18 PMLisandro Martinez issues fresh statement after criticism of Man United hierarchy
Martinez stopped short of offering an apology as he admitted to speaking out in ‘anger and frustration’ when he criticised the club’s leadership
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 10:42 PMMartinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.
- BBC SportOct 14, 2026, 10:42 PMMartinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy.
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