MANCHESTER — Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has spoken directly and emotionally to the club’s global fanbase on Friday, issuing a heartfelt statement taking full collective and individual accountability for recent below-par team performances.
Writing directly across his verified personal channels following morning debriefs at the Carrington Training Complex, the 28-year-old Argentina World Cup winner delivered an unvarnished assessment of the squad’s current standards, rejecting excuses and reaffirming his relentless hunger to represent the badge.
"To every Manchester United supporter who travels thousands of miles, spends their hard-earned money, and gives their soul to this club: I want to look you in the eyes and say we are deeply hurting too," Martínez wrote. "We take full responsibility for our recent performances. The standards demanded by this historic football club are the highest in the world, and recently we have simply fallen short of what you deserve."
Martínez continued: "There are no words that can substitute for actions on the pitch. I refuse to hide behind excuses or tactical explanations. I promise you that we are working relentlessly every single hour, sticking together as brothers, and leaving every drop of sweat on the training ground. Manchester United will rise again because we will fight for every tackle, every duel, and every ball together."
The statement resonated strongly across the Manchester United squad, drawing supportive public replies from club captain Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, and Kobbie Mainoo, all of whom shared the post with messages of solidarity and unified determination.
Manager Erik ten Hag addressed Martínez’s declaration during his Friday afternoon media briefing ahead of the heated weekend Pennines clash against Leeds United at Elland Road, praising the defender’s courage and emotional honesty.
"Licha speaks from the heart because he lives and breathes football with pure intensity," Ten Hag stated. "He is one of our true warriors and standard-setters. When you suffer difficult moments at Manchester United, you must look in the mirror, accept accountability, and show your response where it counts: between the white lines on Saturday."
Martínez is anticipated to anchor United’s defensive line alongside Matthijs de Ligt at Elland Road. For a fanbase longing for grit and defensive resolve, the Argentine’s passionate apology is seen as a rallying cry to spark a turnaround in United’s Premier League campaign.