The resounding exit of Lisandro Martínez after Manchester United’s defeat against Atlético de Madrid (2-0), Tuesday evening in the Champions League, continues to cause reactions in England. While the Red Devils remain in five consecutive matches without a victory, the Argentine defender openly criticized the Mancunian management, regretting in particular the lack of investment during the last summer transfer window. Particularly strong statements which challenged Rio Ferdinand. On his X account, the former emblematic Manchester United defender questioned the reasons which pushed Martínez to settle his scores publicly. “ What to think of Lisandro Martínez… Had he already had these conversations with the club’s leaders before his bloodbath last night? Were the players talking about it in the locker room and he said to himself: “Too bad… I’m going to say it publicly”? What will happen now? “, he wrote. Without directly condemning the Argentinian international, Ferdinand seems above all to be concerned about the consequences that such speaking out could have on the functioning of the club.
It must be said that Lisandro Martínez was not careful when pointing out the responsibilities of management. “ I expected more investment in the transfer window. I expect more from our technical director », Said the defender, aiming directly at Jason Wilcox. An attack all the more notable as Manchester United still spent 173 million euros this summer to recruit Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Martínez was also keen to clear Michael Carrick, saying it was too easy to blame coaches and players for poor results. Thirteenth in the Premier League and now in difficulty on the European scene, the Mancuniens are going through a new delicate period.
