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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