Martinez apologized to Manchester United after speaking to Carrick for his displeasure

Lisandro Martinez met Manchester United manager Michael Carrick before apologizing for his criticism of the club.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologized on Thursday for criticizing the club's hierarchy following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid after talks with manager Michael Carrick and senior officials.

Martinez met Carrick and club officials after training, two days after saying the club needed more investment to help the squad compete at the highest level after Tuesday's 2-0 loss.

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In his second statement after the interview, Martinez said in his Instagram post: "Today I met with the leadership and manager of the club.

It was a very positive conversation where we were able to exchange our views and talk openly about what happened after Tuesday's game.

A club source said any internal disciplinary action would remain private, adding that it was Martinez's decision to apologize publicly and that all parties considered the matter closed.

British media, including the BBC, reported that United fined the defender for the attack.

Martinez admitted that his disappointment after the defeat had affected him and apologized for the selection of the team. Wrong moment to express his feelings.

He said: "Everyone knows that I am a passionate person and live football with great intensity.

The disappointment of failure made me express my feelings at a time and place that may not have been the right conditions, and for that reason I want to apologize.

In a post-match interview, the Argentina international took aim at director of football Jason Wilcox and said United needed more signings to compete with their rivals and build a team that could challenge in Europe.

Martinez said his comments did not reflect the unity needed at Old Trafford and reiterated his belief that everyone at the club is working towards the same goal.

"Our club is at its best when we are all united and I know my words at that moment didn't help that," he said.

I know that every single person at Manchester United will do everything possible to achieve our shared ambition and bring the success that this club and its fans deserve.

Martinez ended his statement by underlining the passage.

"With this situation now behind us, we are fully focused on winning together."

United are 13th in the Premier League after six games off their worst start in 40 years. They travel to seventh-placed Leeds United on Sunday.