Manchester United, Lisandro Martinez and Jason Wilcox
14 October 2026
Manchester United are assessing whether to take disciplinary action against Lisandro Martinez after he publicly criticised the club’s summer recruitment. The defender subsequently issued a statement clarifying that his comments followed frustration over the team’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
ESPN reports United officials discussed Martinez’s remarks, with no disciplinary outcome yet confirmed. Martinez said he believes in his team-mates, manager and the club while calling for greater ambition and shared responsibility. The decision on possible action remains pending.