Lisandro Martínez criticizes Manchester United hierarchy after Atlético defeat

Lisandro Martínez publicly criticized Manchester United's hierarchy following their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, blaming a lack of investment for the club's poor form and stating the loss was a "mirror" of the club's current state. The Argentina defender specifically called for more backing from technical director Jason Wilcox, arguing that players and coaches cannot be solely blamed when the squad lacks depth. United have won only twice this season after making just three major summer signings, suffering their worst league start in 40 years. Manager Michael Carrick, who led United to 12 wins in 17 games last season, dismissed the comments as "emotions of the game" and said he needed to review the interview before deciding on any action. He maintained his players had performed well despite the result.