MANCHESTER UNITED DEFENDER Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has apologised for his explosive post-match comments following Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid after meeting with manager Michael Carrick.
Martinez held “positive” talks with Carrick and the leadership group after training on Thursday regarding his comments, which saw him accuse the club of lacking ambition and question their summer recruitment.
The Argentina international admitted his interview “did not help” with keeping the club united and said he is “fully focused on winning together”.
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He said in a statement on Instagram: “Today I met with the club’s leadership and the manager.
“It was a very positive conversation, where we were able to exchange views and speak openly about what happened after Tuesday’s game.
“Everyone knows that I am a passionate person and that I live football with great intensity.
“The frustration of the defeat led me to express how I felt at a time and place that perhaps were not the right ones, and for that I want to apologise.”
United are keeping any disciplinary proceedings in-house but consider the matter closed, the Press Association understands.
Lisandro Martinez in action for Man United against Atletico Madrid. Alamy Stock Photo
Martinez added: “Our club is at its best when we are all united, and I recognise that my words in that moment did not help with that.
“I know that every single person at Manchester United is doing everything possible to achieve our shared ambition: bringing the success that this club and its supporters deserve.
“With this situation now behind us, we are fully focused on winning together.”
United are back in action on Sunday when they visit Elland Road to take on rivals Leeds, with Carrick facing the media on Friday.
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick. Alamy Stock Photo
It remains to be seen whether Martinez is involved in the match as the after-effects of his interview still play out.
The 28-year-old launched an attack on the club’s hierarchy and director of football Jason Wilcox in the moments after the 2-0 defeat in the Spanish capital.
He said on Prime Sport: “I expect more, honestly. I expect more (investment).
“Yeah, 100 per cent. I expect more from our technical director.
“We have to be honest and also as players we have to do more, but it is also important when you make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night.”
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Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez apologises for post-match outburst
LAST UPDATE | 15 Oct
MANCHESTER UNITED DEFENDER Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has apologised for his explosive post-match comments following Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid after meeting with manager Michael Carrick.
Martinez held “positive” talks with Carrick and the leadership group after training on Thursday regarding his comments, which saw him accuse the club of lacking ambition and question their summer recruitment.
The Argentina international admitted his interview “did not help” with keeping the club united and said he is “fully focused on winning together”.
He said in a statement on Instagram: “Today I met with the club’s leadership and the manager.
“It was a very positive conversation, where we were able to exchange views and speak openly about what happened after Tuesday’s game.
“Everyone knows that I am a passionate person and that I live football with great intensity.
“The frustration of the defeat led me to express how I felt at a time and place that perhaps were not the right ones, and for that I want to apologise.”
United are keeping any disciplinary proceedings in-house but consider the matter closed, the Press Association understands.
Martinez added: “Our club is at its best when we are all united, and I recognise that my words in that moment did not help with that.
“I know that every single person at Manchester United is doing everything possible to achieve our shared ambition: bringing the success that this club and its supporters deserve.
“With this situation now behind us, we are fully focused on winning together.”
United are back in action on Sunday when they visit Elland Road to take on rivals Leeds, with Carrick facing the media on Friday.
It remains to be seen whether Martinez is involved in the match as the after-effects of his interview still play out.
The 28-year-old launched an attack on the club’s hierarchy and director of football Jason Wilcox in the moments after the 2-0 defeat in the Spanish capital.
He said on Prime Sport: “I expect more, honestly. I expect more (investment).
“Yeah, 100 per cent. I expect more from our technical director.
“We have to be honest and also as players we have to do more, but it is also important when you make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night.”
Updated with Martínez apology at 7.45pm.
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