UCL: 'You Have No Right' - Rooney Slams Martinez over Outburst Against Man United
Rooney said Martínez’s criticism was disrespectful and could unsettle United’s summer signings after the club added three midfielders and a backup goalkeeper.
- On Tuesday, defender Lisandro Martinez criticized Manchester United's hierarchy regarding transfer support after their 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, drawing immediate criticism from club legend Wayne Rooney.
- Martinez told Amazon Prime that the club's current state reflects a failure to evolve the squad, specifically targeting technical director Jason Wilcox for inadequate summer recruitment.
- Rooney argued that new recruits Carlos Baleba and Youri Tielemans deserve respect, emphasizing only captain Bruno Fernandes should speak out on such matters.
- Asked about the comments on Amazon Prime, Tielemans declined to respond, though he acknowledged emotions might be running high in the dressing room following the defeat.
- Pressure mounts on Manager Michael Carrick after winning one of seven games, while Rooney cited his 2010 experience with Sir Alex Ferguson when apologizing to his former manager.
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Wayne Rooney has hit out at Lisandro Martinez for his public comments towards Manchester United's management, accusing the Argentine defender of disrespecting his team-mates after the 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. After the defeat, Martinez defended manager Michael Carrick and the rest of the team, but suggested the club's problems go beyond their performances on the pitch. His comments were interpreted as indirect criti…
Lisandro Martínez, 28, slammed Manchester United after Tuesday's defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Now his statement is being met with heavy criticism from experts. - This kind of thing can tear a dressing room apart, says Wayne Rooney.
UCL: 'You have no right' - Rooney slams Martinez over outburst against Man United
Manchester United icon, Wayne Rooney, has slammed defender Lisandro Martinez in response to the Argentine’s outburst following their loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. Rooney contended that the defender should evaluate his own performances before challenging organizational decisions. The Argentine player questioned the club’s transfer strategy, asserting that these decisions have […] UCL: ‘You have no right’ – Rooney sla…
The defender of the Argentina National Team declared strong after the defeat against Atlético de Madrid of his companions in the Scaloneta.Wayne Rooney responded in the same tone, although in part he gave him the reason.
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