Lisandro Martinez interview: Jason Wilcox again the target in latest Man Utd fallout
Manchester United player Lisandro Martinez publicly criticized the club's technical director following a recent loss, signaling internal friction. This follows a history of tension between players and management, including the previous dismissal of manager Ruben Amorim.
Why it matters
Public dissent from star players regarding club management reflects the ongoing instability and performance struggles at one of the world's most prominent football clubs.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jason Wilcox's role at Manchester United is under scrutiny after Lisandro Martinez's comments
Manchester United reporter Published 14 October 2026 It is almost 10 months since Jason Wilcox was in the line of fire when Ruben Amorim gave the explosive post-match news conference at Leeds that triggered his dismissal.
Amorim was furious Manchester United's director of football had subtly advised him to change tactics for the previous game against Wolves.
"I will do my job and every department, the scouting department, the sporting director, needs to do theirs," said Amorim.
Less than 24 hours after that chiding, Amorim was sacked, and the focus was on the part Wilcox played in that.
This time Lisandro Martinez was doing the firing and had a target in mind.
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