Martínez apologises to Manchester United’s director of football Wilcox after outburst
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has apologized to director of football Jason Wilcox after criticizing the club's transfer activity following a recent defeat. Martínez, who claimed manager Michael Carrick lacked sufficient backing, met with club leadership and Carrick and is expected to be fined for his outburst.
Why it matters
This incident highlights internal tensions within a major football club regarding player recruitment and management support, which can impact team morale, performance, and fan perception.
Lisandro Martínez claimed Michael Carrick had not had sufficient backing. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA Lisandro Martínez claimed Michael Carrick had not had sufficient backing. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA Manchester United Martínez apologises to Manchester United’s director of football Wilcox after outburst Defender says sorry after talks with Michael Carrick
Any disciplinary action will not be made public by club
Prefer the Guardian on Google Lisandro Martínez has apologised for claiming that Jason Wilcox, Manchester United’s director of football, failed to strengthen sufficiently in the summer window after discussions with the manager, Michael Carrick, and club hierarchy on Thursday.
While any disciplinary action taken against him will not be made public by the club, it is thought that Martínez has been fined.
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