The Aporia
The Aporia
Ferridge, A. (2026, October 13). Michael Carrick responds to Manchester United pressure after Atletico loss: 'We need to improve'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/carrick-man-utd-pressure-atletico-b1300722.html
Ferridge, Arthur. “Michael Carrick responds to Manchester United pressure after Atletico loss: 'We need to improve'.” Evening Standard, 13 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/carrick-man-utd-pressure-atletico-b1300722.html.
Ferridge, Arthur. “Michael Carrick responds to Manchester United pressure after Atletico loss: 'We need to improve'.” Evening Standard, October 13, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/carrick-man-utd-pressure-atletico-b1300722.html.
Dated from the outlet's own feed. Check the original for its byline.
After Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, defender Lisandro Martinez criticized the club's hierarchy during an interview with Amazon Prime. He expressed frustration over the lack of summer transfers and questioned his teammates' effort levels.
Following talks with the club leadership and manager Michael Carrick, Martinez issued a public apology via social media:
"Today I met with the club’s leadership and the manager. It was a very positive conversation where we were able to exchange views openly about what happened after Tuesday's game. Everyone knows that I am passionate and live football intensely. The frustration of the defeat led me to express my feelings at an inappropriate time, and for that, I want to apologize."
Martinez has been formally punished with a fine but remains available for Sunday’s match against Leeds United.
