Martínez blames the defeat on Manchester United and promises unity

In the Metropolitano, under the stadium lights and the roar of the fans, Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez saw Manchester United fall to Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League. After the final whistle, the player admitted that his words against the board came from anger and frustration at not achieving the desired result.

Passionate statements

Martínez posted on his social media that, "After the match, I spoke from anger and frustration for not having gotten the result we all wanted". He added that those who know him know he lives football with passion, commitment and a huge desire to win. The defender emphasized that, when things don’t go as expected, "it hurts, especially when you represent a club with the history and greatness of Manchester United".

A call for unity and ambition

The Argentine insisted that the way forward is "to work together, with ambition and commitment". He noted that the club’s standards demand continuing to grow, becoming stronger and having everything needed to compete at the highest level. "These are the standards we all must uphold, starting with me", he said.

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Martínez also recalled his goal from day one: to win, to compete at the highest level and to give everything for the badge. He declared that he believes in his teammates, the coach and all the staff that help Manchester United move forward.

The criticisms from club legends of his statements did not stop the Albiceleste international from defending his stance, pointing out that his words reflect his feelings and the desire to see Manchester United fight for the biggest honours.

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