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Lisandro Martinez admits to speaking out of ‘frustration’ in post-match comments

Martinez has attempted to take the sting out of his outburst against Manchester United’s hierarchy in a further statement issued on Instagram.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:24 PM
Lisandro Martinez admits to speaking out of ‘frustration’ in post-match comments
Key Things to Know
  • Lisandro Martinez stated on Instagram that his criticism of Manchester United was driven by anger and frustration.
  • The defender had accused United of lacking ambition following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.
  • Martinez questioned recruitment and stated the squad must demand higher standards to compete at the top level.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez released an Instagram statement clarifying that his recent public criticism of the club was spoken out of anger and frustration. The 28-year-old Argentina international had accused the club hierarchy of lacking ambition and questioned recruitment following a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid, which extended United's winless run to five matches in all competitions.

Martinez emphasized that players hold primary responsibility on the pitch and expressed belief in his teammates and manager Michael Carrick. United face Leeds United on Sunday, with Martinez potentially facing internal sanctions following his remarks on CBS and Prime Video.

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