Tag: Lisandro

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick says squad not affected by Lisandro Martinez fallout
16 October 2026 Off

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick says squad not affected by Lisandro Martinez fallout

By Total Football News

Martinez singled out the ‘technical director’ for criticism in Madrid.

There was no mention of Wilcox in his statement, although the former Leeds and Blackburn player, who was made United’s director of football in the aftermath of Dan Ashworth’s sacking in December 2024, was part of the discussions with Martinez that led to his latest statement on his conduct.

Wilcox is back in the spotlight, after also being targeted by

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Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez apologises for outburst and fined
16 October 2026 Off

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez apologises for outburst and fined

By Total Football News

Following the loss to Atletico, Martinez said he expected more investment in the Manchester United squad and “more from our technical director [Jason Wilcox]”.

The 28-year-old later said he “spoke out of anger and frustration” in making those comments and that he had “belief in my team-mates, our manager and everyone working to help this club move forward”.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane, speaking on The Overlap podcast,

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Lisandro Martinez: Roy Keane says Man Utd ‘like a circus’
15 October 2026 Off

Lisandro Martinez: Roy Keane says Man Utd ‘like a circus’

By Total Football News

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says the club are “like a circus” after defender Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of the hierarchy.

Martinez’s comments came after Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, which stretched their winless streak to five games.

The Argentina international criticised United for not strengthening the squad in the summer following qualification for the Champions League, saying he expected more investment in the United

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Lisandro Martinez interview: Jason Wilcox again the target in latest Man Utd fallout
14 October 2026 Off

Lisandro Martinez interview: Jason Wilcox again the target in latest Man Utd fallout

By Total Football News

Firstly, it must be pointed out Wilcox is going nowhere.

United sources say the 55-year-old is not in any danger of losing his job.

The club’s recruitment department is working on potential targets for January given it is accepted the strategy of not signing left-back competition for Luke Shaw and striking support for Benjamin Sesko was flawed.

Both players have missed matches already this term, with Sesko sidelined for an

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Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United defender suffers cruciate knee ligament injury
6 February 2025 Off

Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United defender suffers cruciate knee ligament injury

By Total Football News

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury which the club believe is set to rule him out for the rest of the season.

The 27-year-old was taken off on a stretcher late on during the home defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday with an issue United boss Ruben Amorim described at the time as a “serious situation”.

“Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine

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Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alexander Isak, Lisandro Martinez, Dango Ouattara
27 January 2025 Off

Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alexander Isak, Lisandro Martinez, Dango Ouattara

By Total Football News

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool): This is the first time you’re going to hear me say this and probably the last. I was at the game and I would pay a huge amount of money to watch that. He was incredible: passing range, fitness, endeavour, defensive work as well as attacking work. He hit the bar. I thought he was excellent. Player of the weekend by a country mile.

Josko Gvardiol (Manchester

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Manchester United injury news: Lisandro Martinez & Victor Lindelof out for at least a month
2 April 2024 0

Manchester United injury news: Lisandro Martinez & Victor Lindelof out for at least a month

By Total Football News
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez
Lisandro Martinez has made just nine Premier League appearances this season because of foot and knee injuries

Manchester United defenders Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof have both picked up muscle injuries and will be ruled out for at least a month.

Lindelof suffered a hamstring injury in that game and was replaced by Martinez.

Erik ten Hag’s side are already without left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia through injury.

Both

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