Man United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez had expected more signings after the club secured a Champions League return with a third-place Premier League finish last season, but was left disappointed.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has criticized the club's board for a perceived lack of investment this summer. United were beaten by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, leaving them winless in five games across all competitions after a 2-0 defeat in the Spanish capital. The defender stated that the club's board had laid the foundations for an amazing team last season but failed to build on them.
Martinez expressed his frustration, saying that he expects more investment in the squad after United finished third in the Premier League last season. He also acknowledged that players need to do more, but suggested that pressure should not solely be placed on the coach. Martinez emphasized that simply changing managers repeatedly is not the solution and urged the club to address other areas.
Red Devils minority owner Jim Ratcliffe was present at the stadium to watch the defeat, while former United and England striker Wayne Rooney suggested that Martinez's criticism may have been excessive.
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