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Lisandro Martinez says he “spoke out of anger and frustration” in his explosive post-match interview on Tuesday and says he “believes in everyone working to help this club move forward.”
The Manchester United star released a statement on social media on Wednesday night after grabbing headlines with his bombastic comments following the Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
The Red Devils were beaten 2-0 in the Spanish capital and the Argentina international responded by going on the attack, with the club’s hierarchy in his sights.
He told Amazon Prime: “We had a fantastic season last season and now we expect more from the top, from the top, to bring more players to compete, because many teams also bring many players. Today Atletico have an amazing team and deserve to win today.
‘I expect more. I expect more from our technical director, but I have to be honest, we have to do more as players, but it’s important that we make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night.’
There was criticism from former Manchester United players for the way he spoke, while the club considered how to respond to Martinez’s comments.
The central defender has now spoken again, not apologizing for what he said, but putting on a more united front in a statement.
Martinez wrote on social media: “After all that was said about my comments yesterday, I want to share some thoughts about what I said and how I feel.
“After the match I spoke out of anger and frustration at not getting the result we all wanted.
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‘Those who know me know how I live football, with passion, dedication and a great desire to win. And when things don’t go our way, it hurts, especially when you’re representing a club with the history and stature of Manchester United.
“My words reflect how I feel and how much I want to see this club compete for the biggest honours. These high standards are part of how I see football and the responsibility that comes with this shirt.
‘If I want to want more, I’m talking about the ambition that we all have to have as part of this club. To keep growing, getting stronger and having everything we need to compete at the highest level. These are standards we must all hold ourselves to, starting with me.
‘I know that it is above all us, the players, who have to deliver, and I put myself at the front of that responsibility. We have to demand even more from ourselves and work together to take Manchester United back to the top.
“I believe in my teammates, our manager and everyone working to help this club move forward. I am convinced that the way forward is to continue working together, with ambition and commitment.
‘My goal has been the same since day one, to win, compete at the highest level and give everything I have for this badge.’
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