Lisandro Martínez has taken aim at Old Trafford's hierarchy for failing to back the squad after Manchester United booked their Champions League return.
Lisandro Martínez has put Manchester United's hierarchy on notice. The Argentine defender has publicly criticised the club's decision not to strengthen the squad after securing Champions League qualification, a moment that should have been the platform for a big summer push.
Qualifying for Europe's elite competition is supposed to open doors: better recruitment, more financial muscle and a stronger pitch to top targets. Martínez clearly feels that opportunity has not been seized, and he has not held back in saying so.
It is a bold move from a player who is a fan favourite at Old Trafford and a figure of real influence in the dressing room. Speaking out against the board is rarely without risk, and the big question now is whether his words will force action or simply stir up more tension around a club that already lives under a microscope.
For United, the timing is awkward. The Champions League brings a heavier fixture list and higher expectations, and a squad that looks thin on paper will be exposed quickly. Whether the club's decision-makers respond with signings or with silence will say a lot about where the relationship between players and board stands.
