Roy Keane has branded Manchester United “like a circus” following public criticism directed at the club’s board by Lisandro Martinez. The former skipper spoke out after the Argentine defender voiced dissatisfaction with Old Trafford executives.
Following Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, Martinez publicly expressed disappointment over summer transfer spending and demanded “more from our technical director.” On Wednesday, he issued a follow-up online message attributing his initial remarks to feelings of anger and frustration. Especially from a player who hasn’t been at his best, when the team is struggling,” he said, there will be some fans saying it’s great and some saying you’re letting the team down.
Keane Questions Timing and Accountability
Appearing on The Overlap podcast, Keane argued that Martinez should prioritize his own performance before making public grievances. He pointed out that United are enduring a difficult period, having claimed just one victory in six Premier League fixtures alongside a five-match winless streak across all competitions. The issue I have with certain players saying things is you always have to start with the man in the mirror before you start coming out with all these comments, when you’re going through a difficult spell like United are. According to keane, speaking on The Overlap, external podcast,, Martinez’s statement reflected the overall state of the club.
- Martinez moved to Old Trafford from Ajax in 2022.
- Keane stated that struggling squad members must self-reflect before making public critiques.
- The pundit described current conditions at the club as pure chaos.
