Lisandro Martínez apologized for criticizing director of football Jason Wilcox after Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid.
Lisandro Martínez has issued a formal apology following Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. The 28-year-old defender previously criticized director of football Jason Wilcox during post-match interviews and claimed head coach Michael Carrick had been undermined by a lack of summer signings.
The Argentina international participated in a meeting at the club's training ground on Thursday with Wilcox and Carrick to address the outburst. Martínez subsequently released a social media statement characterizing the discussion as positive, noting that the frustration of the loss led him to express his feelings at an inappropriate time and place.
ESPN reports that the club has fined Martínez for his comments, though the hierarchy has not publicly confirmed specific disciplinary measures. Manchester United officials now consider the matter closed. The defender remains available for selection for Sunday's match against Leeds United at Elland Road.
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