Lisandro Martínez decided to intervene on his social channels to clarify the words he had uttered after Manchester United's defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. His statements, in which he pointed the finger at the club's choices and asked for greater reinforcement of the squad, had sparked controversy within the club and among the fans.
In his post, the Argentine defender explained that his sentences were the result of strong frustration and anger at the negative result. “After the match I spoke out of anger and frustration at not having achieved the result we all wanted,” he wrote. In this way, he tried to make it clear that his criticism was not directed against his teammates, but rather against the club's management.
Martínez then clarified that his request to "want more" referred to the ambition that all members of the club should have: to grow, become stronger and have the resources necessary to compete at the highest level. “These are the standards that we must impose on ourselves, starting with myself,” he added, underlining the need for collective commitment to achieve the objectives.
The player concluded his message by reaffirming his trust in the group and in the club's project. “I believe in my teammates, in our coach and in all the people who work to help this club move forward,” he declared. He reiterated that his goal remains unchanged: to win, compete at the highest level and give his all for the Manchester United shirt.
With these words, Martínez tried to put an end to the controversies and bring attention back to team values and the desire to improve. The club, for its part, continues to work to consolidate the squad and pursue success in the Champions League and Premier League. Manchester United's next match will be an opportunity to demonstrate whether the requests for reinforcements and the new energy of the group will lead to more positive results.