After Manchester United lost to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League match with a score of 2-0, Lisandro Martínez voiced sharp criticism of the club's management. He directly pointed to the board of directors, accusing them of insufficient squad strengthening.
The Argentine defender did not hold back his comments after the lackluster performance in the Spanish capital, calling the display 'really bad' and acknowledging that the team's current situation is a direct result of how the club is managed from above.
Martínez emphasized that for the team to maintain pace and competitiveness against domestic and continental rivals, significant reinforcements are necessary. He stated: 'We expect more from the management, from the top, to bring in more players for competition.'
He also noted that many teams attract numerous players, adding that 'Atlético' showed an amazing game today and deserved the victory.
When asked whether the squad received enough help in the transfer window, the 28-year-old player expressed clear dissatisfaction with the club's recruitment strategy. He even criticized Technical Director Jason Wilcox for a lack of ambition in the market.
Despite United spending around £155 million on four major transfers in the summer, the club failed to address critical gaps at left-back and in attack. Martínez added: 'I expect more from our technical director, I must be honest. As players, we must do more, but it is also very important when you are building a strong squad to be prepared for nights like this.'
While manager Michael Carrick continues to bear the brunt of public criticism due to United's sluggish form, Martínez defended his coach. He argued that frequent changes in management do not solve problems if the broader operational structure remains flawed. Responding to the question about the coach's fault, Martínez observed: 'I don't think so. He is doing everything possible. Every season is different, and if you don't change, there will be a big problem next season. You can change the coach, but what about other areas? It's easy to talk about the coach or the players, but we must look at other spheres.'