Lisandro Martinez's warning resurfaces as Man United sack Carrick
Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick, and Lisandro Martinez's call for more investment and more from Jason Wilcox now looks like a clear warning.
Manchester United have parted company with Michael Carrick, and the decision has thrown fresh light on recent remarks from Lisandro Martinez. The Argentine defender had openly questioned the club's habit of changing managers, and his words now read like an early warning of what was coming.
Martinez targets the club's structure
Martinez argued that constantly replacing the man in the dugout cannot be the answer, urging the club to look at other departments as well. He said he expects more investment "100%" and made it clear he wants more from technical director Jason Wilcox. It is rare for a senior Premier League player to aim criticism so directly at his own club's hierarchy.
Players share the responsibility
The centre-back did not let the squad off the hook either. He admitted the players must step up, insisting the team gave everything last season and laid the foundations for a top side. On Carrick, Martinez said the coach was doing his best and stressed that every campaign brings different challenges.
With Carrick now gone, attention turns to how the Old Trafford board plans to move forward and whether the wider issues Martinez raised will finally be tackled.
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