According to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett, Lisandro Martinez's future at Manchester United is in doubt after he publicly criticized the club's hierarchy. Manchester United has not yet decided whether to discipline the Argentine defender, and with his contract expiring next summer, there is significant uncertainty about whether he will be extended.

Reports indicate that Lisandro Martinez's public criticism of Manchester United's management has sparked controversy. With his contract set to expire next summer, there is considerable doubt about whether the club will offer him an extension.

Manchester United plans to prioritize defensive reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window, and the club has a formal option to extend Martinez's contract for another year.

Sky Sports understands that Manchester United is scouting new center-backs and left-backs.

Lisandro Martinez publicly criticized the club's transfer dealings after Manchester United's 0-2 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.

He said: "I had higher expectations for our technical director (referring to Football Director Jason Wilcox). We hope the hierarchy can do more and bring in more competitive players for the team from the top."

Manchester United's hierarchy has not yet decided whether to discipline Lisandro Martinez for these remarks.

Sky Sports has learned that Lisandro Martinez's comments not only angered and confused the Manchester United board but also caused dissatisfaction within the dressing room.

At least one other player questioned Lisandro Martinez about his remarks as the team boarded the plane back to Manchester.

Lisandro Martinez's comments implied that he believes the current teammates are not strong enough to keep the team competitive, an insinuation that upset other players.

In fact, Lisandro Martinez has wanted to leave Old Trafford for some time.

This summer, he pushed for a move to Atletico Madrid, hoping to follow in the footsteps of his good friend and Argentina national teammate Cristian Romero, who had previously left Tottenham Hotspur for Spain.

Atletico Madrid was the team that defeated Manchester United in the Champions League last night.

However, Manchester United ultimately did not receive any suitable offers worth considering, so Lisandro Martinez's transfer did not materialize.

This is not the first time Lisandro Martinez has publicly criticized a club's hierarchy.

In 2022, while at Ajax, he also made similar strong remarks. At that time, Lisandro Martinez, who also wished to leave, even called Ajax's sporting director Gerry Hamstra a "nobody."

Currently, the 28-year-old Lisandro Martinez remains a key member of Michael Carrick's squad, and Manchester United's hierarchy is aware that this situation must be handled carefully.

If the rift between the two parties widens further, it could lead to serious problems for Manchester United's defense, which is already plagued by injuries and suspensions.

Against Atletico Madrid, Aiden Havan had to play as a makeshift left-back. Yoro was red-carded at the Metropolitano and will face a European suspension. Meanwhile, 33-year-old Maguire needs to manage his playing time carefully to avoid excessive physical strain.

Luke Shaw is currently sidelined with an injury, with no definite return date. Two other players who can play left-back, Doku and Mazraoui, are also unavailable due to fitness issues.

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