India, Oct. 15 -- Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued a statement clarifying his controversial comments about the club's leadership following their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, October 13. The Argentina international admitted that frustration influenced his post-match remarks but stood by his desire to see United compete for major honours.

In his statement posted on Instagram, Martinez stressed that the responsibility for improving Manchester United's performances rests with the players as well as everyone working at the club.

His comments came after he questioned the club's summer recruitment strategy and specifically called for greater support from director of football Jason Wilcox.

L...