Lisandro Martínez Calls Out Manchester United's Lack of Investment

Lisandro Martínez is not holding back when it comes to expressing his frustration with the Manchester United management. As the team's rocky start to the season continues, he points to insufficient investment in players as a key issue. After a disheartening 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid, where goals from Pablo Barrios and Ademola Lookman sealed United's fate, the Argentine defender likened the performance to a “mirror” reflecting the club's current state. "It's easy to blame the coach or the players, but we need to look at other areas too," he remarked, seemingly directing his frustrations upward. Reflecting on the match, Martínez didn’t mince words. "Really poor, really poor. I have to control my emotions, but this is a true reflection of our club right now. It's disheartening to come here and not see my team fighting for a result." He made it clear he expects more investment, stating, "100%. I expect more from our technical director, Jason Wilcox. We, as players, need to step up, but building a strong squad is crucial for nights like this. Last season, we laid the groundwork for a great team." Despite a promising run under Michael Carrick last season, where United won 12 out of 17 matches, this summer's recruitment has been minimal. The arrival of just three key signings—Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos, and Youri Tielemans—along with backup goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer, has left fans and players alike wondering about the team's direction. With only two wins in all competitions this season, United finds itself facing its worst league start in 40 years. When asked if the manager received adequate support, Martínez was candid: "I don’t think so. He’s doing his best, but every season presents new challenges. If you don’t evolve, you’ll face big problems." Martínez also cautioned against constantly changing managers without addressing the broader issues at play. "You can’t keep switching things up. What about the other areas?" he added, hinting at the need for a more cohesive plan. In response to Martínez's comments, Carrick stated he hadn’t seen the interview but acknowledged that emotions were high after the match. "I need to get more details before deciding if anything needs to be addressed," he said, remaining diplomatic. Carrick also defended his players, claiming they had several opportunities to score and expressed confusion over Leny Yoro’s red card. "It’s easy to assume something is deeply wrong, but the players have shown great effort. They’re disappointed not to leave with points. We believe we could have, and should have, performed better." With the pressure mounting, it’s clear that both players and management need to find solutions quickly if they hope to turn this season around.