Martinez slammed Manchester United's management for poor signings after the match.

Following Manchester United's 0-2 away defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez spoke out in a post-match interview, directly criticizing the club's management for insufficient support in player recruitment, and believing that the current results are a true reflection of the club's current management situation.

Martinez bluntly stated that the team's performance in this match was extremely poor and expressed disappointment that they failed to show the determination to win away from home. In analyzing the underlying reasons, he did not blame the coach or players, but instead pointed the finger at a higher level.

“It’s easy to blame the manager or the players tonight, but we also have to look at other aspects. I’m 100% looking forward to more investment in player recruitment, and I also expect more support from technical director Jason Wilcox,” Martinez stated frankly.

Martinez stated that while the players themselves need improvement, the club also has a responsibility to build a squad capable of handling crucial away matches in the Champions League. Last season, Manchester United won 12 of their 17 matches under Michael Carrick, establishing a solid tactical foundation. However, this summer transfer window, the club only brought in four players: Baleba, Andre Santos, Tielemans, and backup goalkeeper Dalot, resulting in limited overall reinforcements.

Martinez gave a clear defense of manager Carrick, stating that Carrick had done his best and that the opponents had figured out Manchester United's style of play from last season, and that without new signings to bring tactical changes, they would be on the back foot.

In the interview, Martinez emphasized: "You can't keep changing managers over and over again. Shouldn't other aspects be reviewed?" This statement directly led the contradiction of Manchester United's worst start in 40 years to the management's team-building decisions.

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