Lisandro Martínez criticizes Manchester United's management

After Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, defender Lisandro Martínez criticized the club's hierarchy for not sufficiently strengthening the squad during the summer transfer window. He defended manager Michael Carrick, emphasizing that the recruitment strategy should be scrutinized alongside player performance.

Martínez specifically called out United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, urging for greater investment to enhance the team's competitiveness against top European clubs. He expressed frustration with the current situation, stating, “Really poor.

Really poor,” and highlighted the need for more players to maintain competitiveness following a successful previous season. While acknowledging Atlético Madrid's quality, he insisted that United needed to invest more to compete effectively.

Martínez also questioned the tendency to blame managers for poor results, suggesting that other areas of management should be examined. United reportedly spent about £150m on new signings during the summer, which was considerably less than some Premier League rivals.