Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez launched a scathing attack on the club's board following the team's latest loss, accusing the hierarchy of failing to reinforce the squad after securing qualification for the Champions League.
Martinez said the lack of incoming players left the squad short of the reinforcements he and others had expected once European qualification was confirmed. His comments come amid growing frustration among supporters and players who had hoped the club would use Champions League income and prestige to invest in the team.
The public criticism from a first-team player is likely to increase scrutiny of Manchester United's transfer strategy and the board's wider stewardship of the club. Martinez's intervention highlights tensions inside a club still searching for on-field stability and clarity about long-term planning.
The remarks are certain to fuel debate among supporters and pundits about the relationship between the playing staff and the board, and may intensify calls for more transparent decision-making on recruitment ahead of the coming campaign. Manchester United have not publicly altered their position following the comments, and the issue of squad investment remains a central talking point as the season progresses.