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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick insisted the club has moved on from defender Lisandro Martínez's explosive interview following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid.
Martínez criticized director of football Jason Wilcox, squad strength and teammates in the remarks, including a comment that the current group was not ready for the Atlético challenge. Carrick dismissed Wayne Rooney's claim that the comments could rip the dressing room apart, instead suggesting the controversy could galvanize the group. Carrick noted the team was in good spirits and trained well.
The defender is available for Sunday's match against Leeds United at Elland Road after apologizing and being fined following Thursday talks with Carrick, Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada. ESPN sources indicated United bosses were more concerned about the public nature of the criticism than its content, with internal acceptance that the squad has weaknesses, particularly at left back.
Martínez was also at fault for Tottenham's equalizer in a 1-1 draw this past Saturday. United enters the fixture winless in five games, while Leeds has been unbeaten at home since March.
Source: ESPN - Sat Oct 17, 5:34 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).