Rooney and Carragher Agree on Martinez After Man Utd Interview
Rooney said Martínez’s criticism was disrespectful and could unsettle United’s summer signings after the club added three midfielders and a backup goalkeeper.
- On Tuesday, defender Lisandro Martinez criticized Manchester United's hierarchy regarding transfer support after their 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, drawing immediate criticism from club legend Wayne Rooney.
- Martinez told Amazon Prime that the club's current state reflects a failure to evolve the squad, specifically targeting technical director Jason Wilcox for inadequate summer recruitment.
- Rooney argued that new recruits Carlos Baleba and Youri Tielemans deserve respect, emphasizing only captain Bruno Fernandes should speak out on such matters.
- Asked about the comments on Amazon Prime, Tielemans declined to respond, though he acknowledged emotions might be running high in the dressing room following the defeat.
- Pressure mounts on Manager Michael Carrick after winning one of seven games, while Rooney cited his 2010 experience with Sir Alex Ferguson when apologizing to his former manager.
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Jamie Carragher and Wayne Rooney go after Lisandro Martinez following explosive Man Utd interview
Jamie Carragher and Wayne Rooney have rounded on Lisandro Martinez after the Manchester United defender launched an explosive attack on the club's hierarchy following their 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.Martinez, 28, questioned United's summer transfer business and accused those running the club of leaving Michael Carrick short of options during his first full season in charge.Director of football Jason Wilcox was singled out, w…
Two Man Utd stars now tipped to directly confront Lisandro Martinez after fiery post-match interview
Wayne Rooney believes summer signings such as Carlos Baleba and Youri Tielemans will feel inclined to press Lisandro Martinez on his post-match comments. The Manchester United star hit out at the board and the hierarchy with an impassioned interview following the side’s 2-0 away defeat to Atletico Madrid. What did Lisandro Martinez have to say? […] The post Two Man Utd stars now tipped to directly confront Lisandro Martinez after fiery post-matc…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has criticized comments made by the club's Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez, as reported by British media outlet ESPN on the 13th.
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