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Martínez Questions United Spending After Madrid Loss
Defender points to hierarchy for not adding enough players during the summer window following a 2-0 defeat
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Criticism of the hierarchy
Lisandro Martínez directed sharp criticism at Manchester United's leadership after the 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid. The defender singled out director of football Jason Wilcox for not bringing in sufficient reinforcements during the summer. United invested £150 million in new signings, an amount notably lower than that spent by their main domestic rivals. Martínez argued that the club needed to strengthen the squad to compete at the required level following a strong previous campaign.
Pressure on the manager
The result marked United's third defeat in five games and left manager Michael Carrick with just one win from his last seven matches. Martínez insisted that questions should focus on areas above the manager and players rather than on the coach himself. He noted that constantly changing managers would not address deeper issues and that other parts of the club required examination to build a squad capable of performing in demanding fixtures.
Manager's response
Carrick said he had not seen the comments and stressed the need for unity after the match. He acknowledged the disappointment but highlighted that the group remains committed to working through the results.
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