Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez blasted the club’s board for a perceived lack of investment this summer, after the team were beaten by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. United are winless in five games across all competitions after the 2-0 defeat in the Spanish capital and have made their worst start to a league season in 40 years. Martinez said last season the club had “created the base to create an amazing team”, but they did not follow through.
Pressure is mounting on coach Michael Carrick after five games without a win, but Martinez suggested sacking the Englishman was not the way forward. I can’t say more,” said Martinez. Man United spent around 140 million pounds ($185m) this summer on midfielders Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, but fans were upset the club did not reinforce other positions, including left-back and striker.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Carrick said he had not heard Martinez’s comments and so could not judge them. Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney said Martinez’s criticism was excessive.
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