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Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment

Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment

Summary

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez criticized the club’s leadership for not spending enough on new players this summer after a losing streak. The team lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and has not won in five games, marking their worst start to a league season in 40 years.

Key Facts

  • Manchester United lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
  • The team has not won in five games across all competitions.
  • This is their worst league start in 40 years.
  • Martinez said the club should have invested more in players over the summer.
  • United spent about £140 million ($185 million) on three midfielders but did not strengthen other positions well.
  • Martinez feels blaming the manager alone is not fair and other issues need attention.
  • Coach Michael Carrick said he hadn’t heard Martinez’s comments to judge them.
  • Former player Wayne Rooney said Martinez’s public criticism was too harsh and should have stayed private.
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