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Beaten Man Utd in crisis as Martinez launches lacerating attack on board

Michael Carrick had urged his Manchester United players to come out and fight. But nobody could have imagined quite how Lisandro Martínez would interpret that message.
Beaten Man Utd in crisis as Martinez launches lacerating attack on board

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Wed, October 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC·

Watch: Martinez’s extraordinary tirade against Man Utd hierarchy

Lisandro Martínez launched an extraordinary attack (read in full here) on Jason Wilcox, Manchester United’s director of football, and the Old Trafford hierarchy as the club’s season descended into crisis.

Lisandro Martinez Points the Finger at Jason Wilcox, Teammates Manchester United Fold in Madrid

Lisandro Martinez told Amazon Prime after Manchester United’s 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid that the club’s hierarchy had not done enough to strengthen the squad. Martinez named director of football Jason Wilcox, saying “I expect more from our technical director”, while United spent just £150m on new signings, well below their Big Six…

‘We expect more from the top’: Lisandro Martinez scorches Man United leadership in astonishing interview

Martinez let rip at United technical director Jason Wilcox following the 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and said the pressure should be on others at the club and not manager Michael Carrick

Lisandro Martínez hits out at Manchester United hierarchy: ‘I expect more’

The Argentinian said the Champions League defeat to Atlético was ‘a reflection of the mirror of how our club is’, adding: ‘I expect more from our technical director’

“I Don’t Think Carrick Was Backed”: Lisandro Martinez Blames Manchester United Board After Champions League Defeat

Manchester United suffered a 2-0 loss against Atletico Madrid in today's Champions League fixture.

Jamie Carragher rips into 'out of order' Lisandro Martinez after Man Utd star attacks club hierarchy in explosive interview

Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has launched a scathing attack on Lisandro Martinez following the defender's public criticism of the Manchester United hierarchy. The Argentine international caused a stir by questioning the club's transfer business and sporting director Jason Wilcox in the wake of a disappointing defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Man United stars take sides after Lisandro Martinez launches extraordinary attack on Jason Wilcox

Manchester United players have reportedly picked their side following Lisandro Martinez’s stunning outburst against the board and Jason Wilcox.Martinez turns up the heatUnited’s winless run stretc...

Martinez's Madrid grenade moves Carrick towards Man United endgame

Manchester United passed up chances to equalise in their 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid before Lisandro Martinez's scathing post-match analysis deepened their crisis.

Lisandro Martinez slams Manchester United chiefs in furious rant after Atletico Madrid loss

Argentina centre-back pulls no punches as he rips apart underwhelming summer of transfers and team-mates who ‘did not try’ at Metropolitano

“I expect more from our technical director!”: Raging Lisandro Martinez calls out Wilcox after Atletico loss

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has publicly slammed club chief Jason Wilcox following the loss to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.United defeatedUnited’s winless run extended to five games ...

Michael Carrick issues response to Lisandro Martinez’s bombshell public swipe at Man United board

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has responded to Lisandro Martinez calling out the top brass at the club following the 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.Martinez slams United hierarchyUnited’s mise...

Lisandro Martínez Blasts Man United Leadership After Atlético Loss

Lisandro Martínez did not hold back after Manchester United’s 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. The Argentina defender publicly challenged the club’s hierarchy, criticizing the lack of investment in the squad and singling out technical director Jason Wilcox by title, if not always by name. “Really poor. I have to control myself […] The post Lisandro Martínez Blasts Man United Leadership After Atlético Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

Manchester United star brands Atletico loss a 'f****** disgrace' as squad speak out amid growing frustration

Mood in the Red Devils’ squad is growing increasingly sour

Manchester United teammates widely share Martínez view that Wilcox is failing

Lisandro Martínez’s view that Jason Wilcox is failing as Manchester United’s director of football reflects the dressing room’s general frustration at recruitment and squad depth

Lisandro Martinez’s extraordinary rant told the truth about Man United’s inept hierarchy

MANCHESTER UNITED IN CRISIS... AGAIN: Comment: Martinez pointed the finger at the club’s board after Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid – and Chris Wilson explains why the defender was right to be so critical

'I expect more!' - Angry Lisandro Martinez calls out Man Utd director Jason Wilcox and questions summer recruitment after Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid

Lisandro Martinez has launched a scathing verbal attack on the Manchester United hierarchy after questioning their recent transfer business in the wake of Tuesday's defeat at Atletico Madrid. The Argentine defender pointed the finger directly at football director Jason Wilcox following a frustrating European night in the Spanish capital.

Everything Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez said, as defender rips into club directors in extraordinary interview

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has pulled no punches after yet another Red Devils defeat

Lisandro Martinez blasts Man United transfer strategy in bombshell interview after Atletico Madrid loss

Following defeat to Atletico Madrid, defender Lisandro Martinez was ruthless in his assessment of United's current problems, taking aim at club hierarchy with his brutal criticism of their early-season struggles.

Michael Carrick responds to Manchester United pressure after Atletico loss: 'We need to improve'

Red Devils boss under intense scrutiny after Champions League defeat

'F****** disgrace, I have no words!' - Amad Diallo lashes out in X-rated outburst as Man Utd squad unrest boils over after Atletico Madrid defeat

Manchester United’s season has reached a new low following a demoralising 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital. The result has sparked a wave of public frustration from key members of the first-team squad, including an X-rated social media outburst from Ivorian star Amad Diallo, signaling deep-rooted issues behind the scenes at Old Trafford.

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