Martinez blames ‘anger’ for dig at Man Utd hierarchy
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said "anger and frustration" at defeat to Atletico Madrid led to his swipe at the club's board for a lack of investment in the transfer market. The post Martinez blames…
Manchester United's turbulent season has reignited scrutiny of the club's hierarchy, with questions over recruitment strategy and backing for the manager a recurring theme since the Glazer family's ownership and subsequent minority investment by INEOS. Transfer spending, or the perceived lack of it in key areas, has been a flashpoint for players and fans alike as United have struggled to keep pace with rivals domestically and in Europe.
The latest controversy stems from comments made by defender Lisandro Martinez in the aftermath of a Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, which compounded a poor run of results including the club's worst Premier League start in four decades. Both Vanguard and Channels TV report that Martinez has since walked back his remarks, attributing them to raw emotion after the loss rather than a considered critique of the board. Neither outlet details what specifically Martinez said about the lack of investment, nor whether the club or United's board has formally responded to the comments.