Brief
Lisandro Martínez apologises after meeting with Michael Carrick and United executives
The defender met Carrick and club leaders on Thursday and issued a public apology for his earlier outburst.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Lisandro Martínez issued a fresh apology on Thursday after meeting Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and senior club officials, according to both Al Jazeera and the Evening Standard.
What happened
Martínez met Carrick and executives after training on Thursday, two days after the defender criticised United’s hierarchy following a 2‑0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The meeting was described as a “very positive conversation” in Martínez’s Instagram post, where he said they exchanged views openly about the loss.
What the reports add
Al Jazeera reported that Martínez’ apology came after the meeting and that he had previously said the club needed greater investment. The Evening Standard added that United reportedly fined Martínez for the interview in which he called the performance “really poor” and blamed a summer spend that did not match expectations. The Standard also noted that the sanctions remain confidential.
What was said
“Today I met with the club’s leadership and the manager. It was a very positive conversation where we were able to exchange views and speak openly about what happened after Tuesday’s game,” Martínez wrote on Instagram, as cited by Al Jazeera.
“I apologise for my outburst,” Martínez said in a statement on Wednesday, according to the Evening Standard.
How it came about
The apology follows Martínez’s criticism of United’s hierarchy after the 2‑0 loss to Atletico Madrid, which was covered by Felo News on 13 October 2026 (Lisandro Martínez slams United hierarchy after loss). The defender’s comments had reportedly caused unrest in the dressing‑room and prompted a meeting with Carrick and senior officials.
Key facts
- Lisandro Martínez met Michael Carrick and United executives on Thursday after the Champions League loss. (aljazeera.com)
- Martínez posted an Instagram statement describing the meeting as a very positive conversation. (aljazeera.com)
- The Evening Standard reports United fined Martínez for his interview, though details remain confidential. (standard.co.uk)
Where accounts differ
- Whether a fine was imposed on Martínez: No mention of a fine. (aljazeera.com); United reportedly fined Martínez for his interview, with sanctions remaining behind closed doors. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com
- [2] standard.co.uk
