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Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd
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Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd

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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologised after criticising the club's hierarchy following their Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, stating he wants to apologise after talks with the club and confirming he has been formally punished with a fine.

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Manchester United lost to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, after which defender Lisandro Martinez criticised the club's hierarchy for leaving head coach Michael Carrick with an under-equipped squad. Martinez, 28, is an Argentina international out of contract at the end of the season with an option to extend.

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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.

After United's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday Martinez said that the club had left head coach Michael Carrick with an under-equipped squad.

Following talks with the club on Thursday, the Argentina international released a statement saying "I want to apologise".

It is also understood Martinez has been formally punished for his outburst with a fine.

Carrick will hold a news conference on Friday, prior to the game against Leeds United on Sunday.

He takes his side to Elland Road on the back of just two wins from nine games this season, placed 13th in the Premier League with six points from as many games.

Martinez, 28, is out of contract at the end of the season, though there is an option to extend his deal by another year.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Lisandro Martinez will avoid further disciplinary action if he maintains professional conduct

    Likely · Within weeks

  • Michael Carrick will address the squad's shortcomings in his Friday news conference

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • What was the exact amount of the fine imposed on Martinez?
  • What specific remarks did Martinez make about the club's hierarchy?
  • Will Martinez's contract be extended beyond the current season?

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