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Martinez criticises Man Utd hierarchy post-Champions League loss
Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez publicly criticises club leadership after Champions League defeat.
In brief
Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez publicly criticises club leadership after Champions League defeat. Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez called out club hierarchy for lack of summer signings following Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Martinez attacks club leadership
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez launched an extraordinary attack on the club’s hierarchy after their 2-0 Champions League loss at Atletico Madrid.
Critiques lack of summer investment
The defender said he had expected more from 'upstairs', singling out technical director Jason Wilcox, in the most recent transfer window in which they failed to improve their options at left-back and up front.
Man Utd spent £155m on four signings
Man Utd spent £155m on just four major summer signings after a third-place Premier League finish last season, which earned a return to the Champions League for the first time in three years.
Martinez expects more investment
Martinez told Amazon Prime: 'I have to control myself a lot, but sometimes it's a reflection of how our club is at the moment'.
Martinez demands more players
Martinez said: 'Yes, 100 per cent. I expect more from our technical director. I have to be honest. And also, as a player, we have to do more'.
Martinez calls for squad strength
Martinez said: 'It's also important to build a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night'.
Man Utd winless streak extends
Tuesday's loss in Madrid extended Man Utd's winless run to five games, piling pressure on boss Michael Carrick.
Carrick faces criticism
Carrick said: 'He does his best. But every season is different. You can't stay with what you did last season'.
Martinez questions Carrick's future
Martinez replied: 'You start changing, changing, changing managers. But what about other areas?'
Tielemans refuses to comment
Youri Tielemans, one of three outfield summer signings, refused to comment on Martinez's interview.
Rooney criticises Martinez
Wayne Rooney said: 'It's a bit disrespectful to his team-mates because he's saying the team isn't good enough'.
Carragher calls Martinez's comments awful
Jamie Carragher said: 'It's awful that he's come out and said that right now'.
Analysis: Martinez unlikely to stay
Martinez's comments may indicate he is unlikely to stay at Man Utd as he enters final year of contract.
What happens next
Martinez's comments will likely lead to increased pressure on Man Utd's management and potential contract changes.
What it means
Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez called out club hierarchy for lack of summer signings following Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.
