Lisandro Martínez has apologised after meeting Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and club leaders on 15 October. The Guardian reports that the discussion followed his criticism of football director Jason Wilcox's recruitment work after United lost 2-0 to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.
An apology follows the initial response
In an Instagram message, Martínez described the meeting as positive and said those involved had spoken openly. He acknowledged that frustration over the defeat had led him to express his feelings at an inappropriate time and place.
The apology marks a development beyond his initial statement the previous day, which had not included one. The latest account therefore concerns the subsequent conversation and changed public response.
Martínez had argued that Carrick lacked sufficient support in building the squad. He also said the players needed to improve while questioning attention paid to other areas of the club.
Disciplinary details remain private
According to the Guardian, United will not publicly disclose any disciplinary action. The article suggests Martínez may have been fined, but it does not provide an officially announced financial penalty.
The exchange comes amid a difficult start: United have six points from six league matches and were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Brighton. The report also places the recruitment debate alongside £155 million spent on midfielders Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba.
Those details explain the context of the disagreement. The confirmed public development is Martínez's apology; it is not an announcement of a managerial change or a published finding allocating responsibility within the club.