After Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez's team suffered a 0-2 away defeat to Atletico Madrid in the second round of the Champions League, he spoke to Amazon Prime Video.
"Lisandro, that's a tough result. How would you sum up the team's performance today?"
"Very poor. I have to control my emotions, but this match is like a mirror, reflecting the true state of our club right now. We had a very good season last year, and we expected the management to do more – to bring in stronger players during the summer window to increase competition, because many other teams have made significant signings. Atletico showed today that they are a very strong team, and they fully deserved this victory. Our current squad is still not at Champions League level."
"Regarding Manchester United, you mean you expected the club to invest more financially in the squad this summer, right?"
"Yes, 100%. I had higher expectations for our technical director. We have to face reality; as players, we also need to do more on the field, but when you want to build a strong squad for these crucial European nights, sufficient squad depth is equally important."
"Where specifically do you think reinforcements are needed – defense or attack? The club has clearly invested heavily in midfield this summer."
"Across the board, the whole team needs strengthening. Last season, we gave our all and built a good foundation for a top team, but now we must take action to prove ourselves. Coming here and not seeing my teammates show the fighting spirit and desire to win is really frustrating and disappointing."
"The head coach is under a lot of criticism and pressure. Do you think the root cause is that he didn't receive enough financial support from the board this summer?"
"I don't think so. I don't think the problem lies with the head coach; he's done his best. But every season is different; you can't rely on last season's success. Other teams study you, understand your tactics, and know everything about you. If you don't evolve and adapt, it becomes a major problem."
"In difficult times like this, the head coach often pays the price, but constantly changing coaches doesn't solve problems. What are your thoughts on other areas of club management?"
"I... I can't say anything more."
"Understood. We appreciate your honesty tonight. With only 2 wins in the last 9 games..."
"In moments like tonight, it's easy to blame the coach and criticize the players on the pitch, but management and other levels also have to take responsibility."
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dasceknry
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dasceknry
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So fortunate I choice to sleep instead of watching, thank god
Football_Wiz25
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Well said Licha 👏🏾
kontext
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Glazers and Ineos should sell the club, they’re not capable. No passion for the club and very reluctant to spend, sell the club and save ur self some shame.
ratcliff the Glazer's bit€h only care about their new stadium and how much money it's going make them in the return
cidabdmouy
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I can’t see a single player that is worth keeping. Sale Rashford! 350k per week??should be per year at best
kontext
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Glazers and Ineos should sell the club, they’re not capable. No passion for the club and very reluctant to spend, sell the club and save ur self some shame.
ratcliff the Glazer's bitch only cares about building the new stadium so they can bring more money to Pocket for themselves
cidabdmouy
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100%
Nipcklnsy
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It's impossible to salvage ManU. They have to be relegated to league 2 for them to pick up themselves and come upwards. For now they are clowns in the EPL. 😭😭
kontext
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lol I never knew I would see the day Man Utd players are speaking about the owners other than cr7, but I heard a lot of Man Utd fans championing ratcliff and co. that they're doing a good by not buying world class players and instead buying a bunch of average mid table players and bench warmers 😉😊
Willowdd
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they must nt sack Carrick, because this is nt Carrick foul, even the player they nt contact well, and they didn't playing football image in one minutes in altetico goal...I ask what happened to my team is the worst manager or player, but to me it's player and and Carrick he didn't have started 11 yet how did he put Bruno on right winger nono, we want Manchester to come back again even Manchester hasn't have better player ...
Carrick and the owners and the board all need to chase out of Manu!! Ain’t none good enough
Mozbdlmnrs
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crazy madness at my club..what is going on
vaailmsty
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We all tend to blame certain players and Carrick, but for me, it isn't just about pointing fingers at them. Last year, we stood out and surprised other clubs by climbing to third place; now, however, they know MU's strengths and have responded by signing top-class players and strengthening every position. In contrast, our directors and CEO have relied on the same squad from last season, while other clubs have prepared with superior players and better strikers than ours. In short, MU's top management bears the responsibility for the results of recent matches; they failed to secure high-caliber players for the current season.
Mozbdlmnrs
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sack martinez..sack micheal too
Tenackmrs
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The club managemenent should carry all this blame..Look at the quality of players they buy...No impact...players who are supposed to be playing for Cardiff city....Then all of a sudden they are sacking and changing managers...Ineos and Glazers are useless...How can you trust players like mount..Chelsea threw him away
Hunoprtz
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Attitude problem
vaailmsty
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I greatly appreciate Lizandro's statement; he was bold enough to say something unexpected. He dared to issue a stern challenge to the management regarding questionable player signings. I would not be surprised if he were to leave this massive club!
Zeuamrstz
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My sides 😂🤣🤣🤣
Nocbortyz
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Losing Casamero will affect the team for a longtime until they get a replacement
sihacdknyz
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😁😁😂😂🤣🤣
Cieacknpru
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Martinez is right that Man Utd management is expected to do more in bringing stronger players to replace himself
fonbeimnrz
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Today’s squad was not okay honestly speaking, it was only Bruno and heaven who performed better,the defensive was a decoration in order to complete the spell,the couch was a bit blind.
KylieJones
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Glazers and Ineos should sell the club, they’re not capable. No passion for the club and very reluctant to spend, sell the club and save ur self some shame.
so true....give it to the oil management 🤔
KylieJones
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while 1 club invest in the league the other club only trying to reap from the league big difference
roddikoruz
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bringing raahford back was the biggest mistake,keeping Luke Shaw,mess big team like United only one striker fuck Manchester United n the boards
fuykortuyz
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they must nt sack Carrick, because this is nt Carrick foul, even the player they nt contact well, and they didn't playing football image in one minutes in altetico goal...I ask what happened to my team is the worst manager or player, but to me it's player and and Carrick he didn't have started 11 yet how did he put Bruno on right winger nono, we want Manchester to come back again even Manchester hasn't have better player ...
Kozabelopz
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I agree dude I don't care what he the reason they paid so badly that I came a completely bollocks on all of it clap on this house if he's known if he's known consideration why is he sitting there docking his eyes are going to we don't want it we don't have we need pressure there is b******* that is negativity and f*** so guys get up let's get up and win against f****** we need to win against leaves because
he's one of the biggest problem man united has...signing his height as a central defender in epl is where united started to get it wrong
wuuadopuyz
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I agree dude I don't care what he the reason they paid so badly that I came a completely bollocks on all of it clap on this house if he's known if he's known consideration why is he sitting there docking his eyes are going to we don't want it we don't have we need pressure there is b******* that is negativity and f*** so guys get up let's get up and win against f****** we need to win against leaves because
chaiii English is ya mate
Brilliantmann
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facts
bimbeilmsu
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Well said, they should all speak out so the management takes the blame because they deserve it all.
supabopruz
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only baseball that's good the rest are useless i mean look at what telemens played today?
Tielemans is a good player though. In today’s over-inflated market, that’s what you get for €35m.
fuykortuyz
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yes, that's true Manchester united know it just like a small team .....how?¿
supabopruz
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sack Michael Carrick pls
Why sack Carrick? He is not the problem of the team.
Vezclmpsyz
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please why keeping Carrick sack him before is to let
THEWORM
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He speaks out our views as supporters. Truth hurts, but that fielded match day squad is never a European competitor. sluggish, weak and Lazy.. Carrick and Bruno Fernandes have tried by all means to hide the truth and defend the board in press conferences but truth always lingering on the door 🚪 to come out 🫴🏾 and finally it has come out through their own player who feels the impact and pain of seeing his club sinking deep due to poor management.
All this note for what ???? Now you've spoken let see who will hear you ????? No one is getting help ....... 😄😄😄😄😄😄
Vicsammy
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Glazers and Ineos should sell the club, they’re not capable. No passion for the club and very reluctant to spend, sell the club and save ur self some shame.
Baffasg
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Thank you for telling the Truth, But lucky you not paired with Barcelona, PSG or Bayern
sodabostu
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Nezbdisyz
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He Martinez is the most useless player he creates a lot of confusion with other defenders he made himself the best yet he is nothing on goals mistake after mistakes, my thoughts all those players like Bruno,cunha,tieleman Santos,mbuemo needs to be bench by the coach.
Cuucdemnuy
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This idiot has single-handedly given away three goals this season yet has the balls to spill garbage from his dirty mouth. What if management brought defenders to replace your dirty ass
henbeilmnt
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sister discrimination guys it is absolute discrimination I don't have the consideration the capacity to see players going up and down like flies and
henbeilmnt
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I agree dude I don't care what he the reason they paid so badly that I came a completely bollocks on all of it clap on this house if he's known if he's known consideration why is he sitting there docking his eyes are going to we don't want it we don't have we need pressure there is b******* that is negativity and f*** so guys get up let's get up and win against f****** we need to win against leaves because
kebdlnopst
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Marcus Rashford is a useless player 😡😡😡
He's not serious & looks to be more frustrated than he was went he left the club last season..[5percent]
wiyadikotu
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They know that the only way to get a trophy is for the EPL to forfeit from Manchester city and hand over to them. That is their only hope of getting another trophy within a hundred years to come.
akpchoichinho001
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you should be thinking. about going to athletico . man utd ain't serious anymore
kebdlnopst
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So Tielemans, Santos, Baleba are all rubbish 😂😂😂
Those must stop playing ▶️ including Zikzee what is that player doing at Man utd..
OverloadElidemaskino
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He speaks out our views as supporters. Truth hurts, but that fielded match day squad is never a European competitor. sluggish, weak and Lazy.. Carrick and Bruno Fernandes have tried by all means to hide the truth and defend the board in press conferences but truth always lingering on the door 🚪 to come out 🫴🏾 and finally it has come out through their own player who feels the impact and pain of seeing his club sinking deep due to poor management.
Zihaiknopz
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So Tielemans, Santos, Baleba are all rubbish 😂😂😂
only baseball that's good the rest are useless i mean look at what telemens played today?
Vicsammy
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Wow this is a brave response from Martinez… big up bro😎✊ Ronaldo has said it already the club is messed up… let’s see if they’re going to terminate Martinez contract like they did to Ronaldo…
Paeacdkst
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sack Michael Carrick pls
Zihaiknopz
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He said it coz his ready to leave his a good players but his friends at the back line are useless and they keep on buying useless players too