▲ Lisandro Martinez (left)
English Premier League club Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has apologized for criticizing the club's leadership.
Following a meeting with the club on October 16 (Korea Standard Time), Martinez wrote on social media, "I met with the club leadership and the manager today.
It was a very positive conversation where we were able to discuss and speak openly about what happened after Tuesday's match."
He added, "Everyone knows that I am a passionate person and that I approach football with immense passion. Because of the frustration of defeat, I expressed my emotions at perhaps an inappropriate time and place, and I want to apologize for that."
He also stated, "Our club is at its best when everyone unites as one. I acknowledge that my words at that moment did not help with that."
Following Manchester United's defeat to Atletico Madrid (Spain) in the UEFA Champions League on October 14, Martinez had criticized the club, saying, "The club handed manager Michael Carrick an inadequately equipped squad."
He said, "Last season was great, but right now we are far from the top," adding, "To compete, we need to bring in more players."
He also pointed out, "To be honest, I expected more from the club's technical director."
The UK's BBC reported that Martinez is understood to have faced disciplinary action from the club over these remarks.
Manchester United has secured only 2 wins out of 9 official matches this season, and in the Premier League, they sit in 13th place with 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses, accumulating 6 points.
Martinez's contract with Manchester United is set to expire at the end of this season, and the club holds a 1-year extension option.
(Photo: Getty Images, captured from Martinez's SNS, Yonhap News)
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