Lisandro Martinez criticises Manchester United recruitment strategy after defeat
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised director of football Jason Wilcox following a Champions League loss in Madrid.

Defender targets club hierarchy
Martinez stated that the squad lacks the quality of other top teams. He argued that recruitment volume and investment scale have been inadequate. The comments were made during an interview with a US broadcaster.
Team reaction creates tension
At least one teammate challenged Martinez to identify specific players he deemed insufficient. This confrontation occurred before the flight back to Manchester for training. Martinez did not explicitly name his teammates during the broadcast.
Management response remains firm
Club bosses continue to support Wilcox despite the personal criticism directed at him. The director of football is working on a transfer strategy sanctioned by executives. Internal disciplinary action regarding Martinez may follow his remarks about the hierarchy.
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