Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd

Lisandro Martinez, the Manchester United defender, has apologized for his recent controversial remarks criticizing the club's leadership. Following United's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, the Argentina center-back expressed frustration with the team's under-equipped squad during a post-match interview. After speaking with club leadership and manager Michael Carrick on Thursday, Martinez released a statement acknowledging that his words were a result of intense emotions from the match.

He emphasized that the conversation was positive and that everyone understands his passionate nature. However, it has been reported that Martinez has been fined for his outburst. Carrick is set to hold a press conference on Friday, ahead of the team's upcoming match against Leeds United on Sunday. United currently sits 13th in the Premier League, having won only two of their nine games this season, totaling six points.

During the post-game interview, Martinez had called for more investment in the squad and expressed belief in his teammates and manager. Former United captain Roy Keane commented on the situation, describing it as "a bit of a circus" on The Overlap podcast. Martinez's statement on Thursday highlighted that his words at the time did not contribute to uniting the club and reiterated his support for the team's shared ambition of success.

The club has yet to decide on extending Martinez's contract, which expires at the end of the season, but they retain the option to extend it by 12 months.