# Martínez criticises United's lack of investment

> Lisandro Martínez blames Manchester United's poor investment for recent defeat.
- Title: Martínez criticises United's lack of investment · the Guardian
- Summary: Lisandro Martínez blames Manchester United's poor investment for recent defeat. Lisandro Martínez says Manchester United needs more investment after losing…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/13/lisandro-martinez-hits-out-at-united-hierarchy-after-defeat-at-atletico-madrid
- Published: 2026-10-13T22:48:22+00:00
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- Topics: lisandro martínez, manchester united, atlético madrid, pablo barrios, ademola lookman, jason wilcox, michael carrick, leny yoro, sports
## Martínez criticises United after loss
Lisandro Martínez criticised Manchester United's hierarchy after a 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid.

> I expect more
## Martínez calls club investment inadequate
Martínez said United has not invested enough in players, leading to a poor start to the season.

> I expect more [investment], 100%
## United's weak start to season
United won 12 of 17 games last season but have won only twice this term after three major signings.

> They have suffered the worst start to a league campaign in 40 years
## Martínez questions manager support
Martínez said the manager was not backed sufficiently and changes are needed for next season.

> I don’t think so. He does his best.
## Key takeaway

Lisandro Martínez says Manchester United needs more investment after losing 2-0 to Atlético Madrid.