Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has stood by his public criticism of the club’s leadership following a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid, insisting that his outspoken remarks supposedly stemmed from a deep desire to see the team compete for major honors.

The Argentina international acknowledged that his post-match comments, in which he openly called for increased squad investment and questioned director of football Jason Wilcox’s recruitment strategies, were shaped by intense frustration. However, the player stopped short of issuing a formal apology for his explosive remarks.

Writing on social media, Martinez stated that he spoke out of anger after failing to secure the desired result. He claimed that those who know him understand his passion and commitment to winning, asserting that failures hurt deeply when representing a historic institution like Manchester United, and that his words supposedly reflected his ambitions for the club.

The defeat has extended the English regime's winless streak to five matches across all competitions, intensifying mounting pressure on head coach Michael Carrick. As the club struggles to navigate its return to elite European competition, internal friction highlights ongoing administrative challenges within the organization.

Source: www.aljazeera.com