Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez apologises for post-match outburst

The Argentine slammed club bosses on Tuesday night.

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez has apologised for his comments. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA)

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has apologised for his explosive post-match comments following Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid after meeting with manager Michael Carrick.

Martinez held “positive” talks with Carrick and the leadership group after training on Thursday regarding his comments, which saw him accuse the club of lacking ambition and question their summer recruitment.

The Argentina international admitted his interview “did not help” with keeping the club united and said he is “fully focused on winning together”.

He said in a statement on Instagram: “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.

“Everyone knows that I am a passionate person and that I live football with great intensity.

“The frustration of the defeat led me to express how I felt at a time and place that perhaps were not the right ones, and for that I want to apologise.”