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Lisandro Martinez criticized Manchester United's hierarchy following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The comments drew public condemnation from former players including Wayne Rooney.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he is "telling the truth" when he says the club have moved on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match comments this week.
Carrick's close friend and team-mate Wayne Rooney led the condemnation of Martinez, saying the Argentine defender could "rip the dressing room apart" with his attack on United's hierarchy after the 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid.
Former United skippers Roy Keane and Gary Neville have also had their say, among a huge amount of analysis.
Martinez has apologised for the timing of comments, which turned the spotlight on director of football Jason Wilcox, but not for the words themselves.
"There's a lot of people who say a lot of things - ex-pros or not ex-pros - it doesn't necessarily mean they understand what is going on here," said Carrick in his pre-match media conference at United's Carrington training ground.
"Just because people talk on the outside doesn't mean that is the truth. I am telling you the truth. The squad today was in a fantastic place, better than I have seen it for a while. That is it, plain and simple. We are living it every day and know what it feels like.
"We are emotional and care a lot. Sometimes someone says something that maybe you shouldn't say at that certain time, but it doesn't distract us from what we are creating here and the environment and spirit within the group.
"It [the squad] is not affected, I am telling you."
Carrick confirmed Martinez would be "part of the squad" for Sunday's Premier League trip to Leeds at Elland Road (14:00 BST).
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