The Irish Times13 hours ago·4 min read·medium

Lisandro Martinez launches scathing attack on Manchester United’s leadership

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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has publicly criticized the club's leadership and lack of ambition following a poor run of form. Martinez expressed frustration over transfer business and the club's inability to consistently compete for major trophies.

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Lisandro Martinez called out Manchester United’s lack of ambition as the defender doubled down on his withering criticism of the club’s hierarchy.

Michael Carrick’s 10 men fell to a 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday but the only talking point afterwards revolved around a player nicknamed “The Butcher” wielding his cleaver.

Martinez criticised United’s director of football Jason Wilcox for a lack of summer transfer business during an interview with Prime Video.

But the Argentina international did not stop there as the outspoken centre-back reiterated his stance when speaking to former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel on CBS Sports.

“We are trying to be positive and trying to be honest,” Martinez said. “We have to change, we have to do more because I think we are capable to do better.

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