Martinez Clarifies United Criticism After 2-0 Loss, Citing Title Ambition

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 14

Lisandro Martinez said his public criticism of Manchester United’s hierarchy came from “anger and frustration” after Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, but insisted it reflected his desire to see the club fight for major trophies.
The 28-year-old stopped short of apologizing, instead repeating that United need “more ambition” and “more investment” after saying he expected more from technical director Jason Wilcox and felt head coach Michael Carrick was not sufficiently backed.
Club sources and people close to Martinez expect the defender to be fined, even as he added that players “first and foremost” must deliver and put himself at the front of that responsibility.
United’s poor run has sharpened the dispute: the Atletico defeat stretched their winless streak to five games in all competitions, and they have won only 2 matches this season ahead of Sunday’s trip to Leeds.

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