Martinez Criticizes Manchester United Management
Lisandro Martinez heavily criticized Manchester United's management for the lack of summer investment following the loss to Atletico Madrid, expecting more from manager Jason Wilcox.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez heavily criticized the club’s management for what he deemed a lack of investment during the summer transfer window, following their 2-0 defeat to Spanish side Atletico Madrid in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League yesterday.
United have failed to secure a victory in five consecutive matches across all competitions (two draws and three defeats) after the clean-sheet loss in the Spanish capital, while also recording their worst start to a Premier League season in 40 years.
Speaking to Amazon Prime, Martinez responded to a question about the team’s performance against Atletico by saying, “The performance was very poor.”
The 28-year-old international defender added, “I have to control myself a lot, but sometimes it reflects the current state of our club.”
He emphasized that he expected “100 percent” greater investment in the squad during the summer window, after the Red Devils finished third in the league last season, thereby reopening the door to return to Europe’s premier competition.
He continued, “I expect more from our manager (Jason Wilcox). Honestly, as players, we need to put in more effort, but it is also important that when building a strong team, it is ready for matches like this.”
Martinez had stated last season that the club had “laid the foundation for an amazing team,” a promise that has yet to materialize.
