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Lisandro Martinez (6) of Manchester United runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, Manchester, UK on 10 October 2026.
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WAYNE BARTON ON MONDAY: A moment of madness too far from Martinez?

In a recent interview, Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel spoke about the past affiliations of Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox and wondered aloud if they had the right motivation for the club to succeed.

02.11.26, 18:48 5 Minute Read

In a recent interview, Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel spoke about the past affiliations of Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox and wondered aloud if they had the right motivation for the club to succeed. It may have been a conspiracy theory, but it is also probably right to say that they couldn’t have done a better job of sabotage if they were trying.  

By that token, it’s been some fortnight for Lisandro Martinez.

Out of nowhere, he took aim at the club’s board following the 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid - incidentally, a team he has been rumoured to want to join, to play under compatriot Diego Simeone and reunite with his international teammate Cristian Romero.  

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Wayne Barton

Wayne Barton

Chief Manchester United Correspondent

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