Lisandro Martinez fined by Manchester United following public criticism of management

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been fined by the club following his public criticism of the management team. The disciplinary action stems from comments made after the team's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on October 14, 2026. During a post-match interview, the 28-year-old Argentine defender publicly blamed technical director Jason Wilcox and the club’s leadership for failing to adequately strengthen the squad during the summer transfer window, while expressing his support for head coach Michael Carrick.

Following these remarks, Martinez was summoned to a disciplinary hearing on October 15, 2026, attended by CEO Omar Berrada, technical director Jason Wilcox, and coach Michael Carrick. While the club decided to impose a fine for the violation of media protocols, it opted against excluding him from the squad. Despite initial speculation regarding his future at Old Trafford and his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the current season, reports indicate that the defender remains in contention for the team's upcoming Premier League match against Leeds. Martinez has since attempted to mend internal relations by publicly reiterating his commitment to the team, the staff, and his teammates.