# Licha Speaks Out: Martínez Takes Aim at United Hierarchy After Atlético Humiliation

Lisandro Martínez has done what many of us have been screaming from the stands for months now. The Argentine warrior didn’t mince words after our painful 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, pointing the finger directly upwards at the club hierarchy and questioning the investment in our squad.

Goals from Pablo Barrios and Ademola Lookman condemned us to another European nightmare, but it was Licha’s post-match comments that truly hit home. “Tonight it is easy to say the coach, easy to say the players but also we have to see other areas,” he said, making it crystal clear where he thinks the real problems lie. When asked about the performance, he didn’t hold back: “Really poor, really poor. I have to control myself a lot but sometimes is a reflection of the mirror of how is our club at the moment.”

That’s our vice-captain telling it like it is. While INEOS and Omar Berrada have made moves, bringing in Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba this summer, Martínez clearly believes it’s not enough. He’s right to be frustrated. We brought in Cunha, Mbeumo and Šeško last season, strengthened the midfield this year, but still we’re looking toothless in Europe.

Michael Carrick inherited this mess when he took over permanently in May, and while we back our Head Coach completely, Licha’s words echo what every Red Devil is thinking. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS regime promised a new era, but performances like this suggest we’re still miles off where we need to be.

Fair play to Martínez for having the backbone to call it out. Now let’s see if the suits upstairs are listening.

✍️ This summary was written by the MUFC Fanatics SA team based on reporting from The Guardian.

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