Michael Carrick definitely wants to turn the page on the Lisandro Martínez controversy. After the Argentine defender’s virulent criticism of the management of Manchester United and its recruitment policy, the Red Devils coach was questioned about the situation at a press conference. And for the English technician, the incident is now in the past. “ It’s settled, actually. We moved on. These are the kinds of things that happen. He spoke out and acknowledged the situation “, he explained. A calm reaction after several days of internal tensions, caused by Martínez’s statements following the defeat against Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League. Carrick also assured that his player had realized his mistake: “ We all understood the situation and what it entailed. He made a statement and admitted that it was a mistake on his part. »
This outing comes after a meeting organized on Thursday at the Carrington training center between Lisandro Martínez, Michael Carrick and several club officials. The 28-year-old defender later posted an apology on Instagram, admitting he had expressed his frustration at the wrong time and in the wrong way. According to the English press, a financial sanction would also have been imposed on the player, even if Manchester United has not officially confirmed anything. For his part, Carrick especially wanted to reassure about the state of the locker room. “ The atmosphere within the group is very good; we find a great state of mind and real cohesion there », insisted the Mancunian coach. Proof that the incident is now closed, the English technician also confirmed that Martínez would be part of the group for the trip to Leeds on Sunday at 3 p.m. A decision which shows that the Argentine defender will not be sidelined sportingly.
