Full Confidence in Wilcox: Controversial United Manager Will Not Be Sacked

Manchester United Continues to Back Jason Wilcox Despite Lisandro Martínez's Harsh Attack and Support from Senior Players for Michael Carrick

According to "Verzeh Se", the football manager of the Red Devils is under the microscope after the disappointing 2-0 defeat in the European Champions League against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.

After this defeat, Martinez criticized the management structure of Manchester United in a fiery conversation, and several senior players also agreed with the Argentine defender in this dissatisfaction. However, The Times claim that Wilcox still has the full support of Manchester United's management, with the club's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe looking very positively on him.

Ratcliffe was in Madrid during the defeat and reports suggest there is no sign Wilcox's place is in jeopardy.

Manchester United spent £155 million during the summer transfer window, signing the likes of Carlos Balba, Youri Tillmans and Andre Santos. But the club failed to address several weaknesses in their squad and injuries to Benjamin Sesko and Luke Shaw meant that Michael Carrick was short of bones for the game against Atletico.

Speaking to Sky Sports, 28-year-old Martinez was tight-lipped, saying: "I expect more investment, 100 per cent. "I expect more from our technical director, Jason Wilcox."

He added: "I have to be honest, as players we have to work harder, but it's also important that when you build a strong squad, you're ready for these kinds of nights."

It is also believed that Carrick wanted to further strengthen the squad during the summer.

However, the Manchester United boss has not publicly criticized Wilcox and could now face a decision on whether to discipline Martinez. It is believed that Martinez was actually protecting Carrick with his explosive comments and instead of putting the pressured manager at the center of criticism, he directed the blame at the board; A view shared by several United players.

The Red Devils will now look to put their European disappointment behind them when they take on Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday as pressure mounts to turn the tide of the season.