Man Utd boss Michael Carrick says squad not affected by Lisandro Martinez fallout
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick insists the squad remains focused despite recent controversial comments from defender Lisandro Martinez. Carrick maintains that the team environment is positive ahead of their upcoming match against Leeds.
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Addresses internal team dynamics and management stability at a high-profile professional football club.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Michael Carrick's Manchester United have won just one of their opening six Premier League games
Manchester United reporter Published 16 October 2026 Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he is "telling the truth" when he says the club have moved on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match comments this week.
Carrick's close friend and team-mate Wayne Rooney led the condemnation of Martinez, saying the Argentine defender could "rip the dressing room apart" with his attack on United's hierarchy after the 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid.
Former United skippers Roy Keane and Gary Neville have also had their say, among a huge amount of analysis.
Martinez has apologised for the timing of comments, which turned the spotlight on director of football Jason Wilcox, but not for the words themselves.
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