Brief
Gary Neville says Manchester United dressing‑room erupted after Martinez outburst
Neville told Sky Sports a meeting took place after Martinez’s remarks, describing it as a ‘tear‑up’ in the squad.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Gary Neville told Sky Sports that Lisandro Martinez’s post‑match criticism of Manchester United’s transfer activity sparked a dressing‑room confrontation ahead of the Roses Derby. Neville said the incident was a "tear‑up" and that the players held a meeting to address the issue.
What happened
After United’s recent game, Martinez spoke to the press, expressing disappointment with director of football Jason Wilcox’s transfer dealings. The comments, according to Neville, prompted teammates to confront each other, leading to a meeting that he described as "100 per cent" dealt with.
What was said
On Sky Sports, Neville said: “(Sunday was) a stepping stone, but we can’t get carried away… the dressing room has definitely had a tear‑up, they’ve had a meeting – 100 per cent.” He also linked the dispute to winger Amad Diallo’s social‑media rant, suggesting both players were “launching at each other”.
Key facts
- Neville claimed a dressing‑room meeting took place after Martinez’s criticism (standard.co.uk)
- Martinez criticised director of football Jason Wilcox’s transfer activity in a press interview (standard.co.uk)
- Neville said the incident was a "tear‑up" and that it was fully addressed (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Gary Neville makes shock new Man Utd claim after Martinez outburst”
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