United Update – Lisandro Martínez apology and fixture preview
Lisandro Martínez has issued a second apology following a meeting with club management, while the men's and women's squads prepare for upcoming away fixtures.
Men's team
Lisandro Martínez has issued a second public apology following a meeting with head coach Michael Carrick and Manchester United officials. The meeting was held to discuss comments made by the defender after the recent Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid.
The first team is now preparing for a Premier League fixture away to Leeds United on Sunday, 18 October, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00. Following the trip to Elland Road, United will travel to Italy to face Como in the Champions League on Wednesday, 21 October.
Women's team
Manchester United Women are preparing for two away matches this week. Eva Olid's side will travel to face Charlton Athletic in the Women's Super League on Sunday, 18 October.
Following the league fixture, the team will visit Liverpool for a League Cup match on Wednesday, 21 October. Captain Maya Le Tissier is expected to lead the side at Leigh Sports Village in subsequent weeks following this away period.
Sources
- Goal.com: Manchester United take action after bizarre Lisandro Martínez interview: these are the consequences
- The Athletic: Lisandro Martinez apologises for Manchester United criticism after 'very positive' club meeting
- talkSPORT: Lisandro Martinez issues second statement confirming talks with Man United hierarchy after outburst
- Manchester Evening News: Manchester United announce Lisandro Martinez outcome after ripping into club's board
- Sky Sports: Martinez apologises for outburst after Wilcox talks
- BBC Sport: Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd
- The Guardian: Martínez apologises to Manchester United’s director of football Wilcox after outburst
- Reuters: Martinez apologises for Man United criticism after Carrick talks
- Evening Standard: Lisandro Martinez apologises for Manchester United transfer rant after Michael Carrick talks