Martinez apologises for comments after Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid
Manchester United player Lisandro Martinez has apologised for comments made after the club's 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid. BBC pundits are assessing what impact they may have on the team.
Manchester United player Lisandro Martinez has apologised for comments he made after the club lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The Champions League is UEFA's top European club football competition, and the match paired the English side from Manchester with the Spanish side from Madrid.
Pundits assess the fallout
Pundits on the BBC's Champions League Match of the Day, Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock and Rory Smith, have analysed Martinez's remarks and the effect they could have on the club. The programme's title quotes the view that players "won't like it". It also asks whether the damage has already been done, despite the apology.
What the source does not say
The available description does not explain what Martinez actually said, or how the squad or the club responded. How serious the consequences might be is therefore unclear. What is known is that the player has apologised and that his comments prompted a discussion among the experts about the possible impact on United's dressing room and day-to-day atmosphere.
