Martinez slams Man Utd hierarchy after Atletico defeat
MEXICO CITY: Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez criticised the club’s hierarchy after their 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, saying he expected greater investment to help the team compete at the highest level.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has criticized the club's hierarchy following their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Argentina international expressed disappointment with the lack of investment to help the team compete at the highest level. Martinez specifically targeted director of football Jason Wilcox, stating that United needs additional signings to challenge their rivals and build a squad capable of success in Europe.
"I expect more from our technical director," Martinez told Amazon Prime. "I have to be honest. And also, as players, we have to do more." Atletico took the lead in the first minute, and United conceded a second goal in the 79th minute after Leny Yoro's red card. The result extended United's winless run to five matches across all competitions and left them on three points in the Champions League group stage, having started the season with a 4-0 win over Sabah FK.
United is returning to the Champions League after a two-season absence and currently sits 13th in the Premier League.
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