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Man United's Lisandro Martinez issues statement after explosive interview

Seth Vertelney, USA TODAY

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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has publicly criticized the club's hierarchy for failing to provide adequate support in the transfer market. The comments follow a difficult run of form for manager Michael Carrick, who has struggled to secure wins.

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Lisandro Martínez has released a statement after his explosive interview in which he blamed Manchester United's hierarchy for not doing enough in the transfer market.

The Argentine defender made headlines in the wake of United's 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

The defeat increased the pressure on manager Michael Carrick, who has overseen a run of just one win in seven games.

But per Martínez, United's hierarchy did not do enough to support Carrick in the summer.

"I expect more (investment), 100 percent," he told Prime Video. "I expect more from our technical director (Jason Wilcox). I have to be honest, as players we have to do more, but it is also important when you make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night."

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