‘I am telling you the truth’ – Carrick on Martinez fallout
Michael Carrick says Manchester United have moved on from Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of the club’s leadership, insisting the squad remains united. The dispute has drawn criticism from former United players and renewed attention to director of football Jason Wilcox, as Carrick’s side seek to steady themselves amid poor results.
Martinez apologised for the timing of his remarks after United’s 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid, but not for what he said; Carrick confirmed he would be in the squad for Sunday’s trip to Leeds. United have won once in their first six Premier League games and are on a five-match winless run, while Carrick said results matter to the club as a whole, not just to him.
- Carrick says the squad has moved on from Martinez’s comments.
- Martinez is expected to be in the squad against Leeds.
- United have won once in their opening six league games.
Both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Martinez may have been justified in speaking candidly about the club’s leadership if he believed its decisions were harming the team. Supporters of that view could argue that honest criticism can expose problems that need addressing, and that apologising for the timing while standing by the substance shows accountability without retreating from the concern.
The case against
Critics could argue that airing internal disagreements publicly after a damaging defeat risks distracting players and weakening confidence in the club’s leadership. With United already struggling for results, they may see discipline and private discussion as more likely to help the squad regain focus and unity.