“Put up a statue!” Roy Keane passionately defended Martinez

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was thrilled by Lisandro Martinez's courage in openly criticizing the club's bosses.

Details: Manchester United legend Roy Keane wholeheartedly backed Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez's hard-hitting post-match interview after the Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid. The player publicly stated that the root of the team's crisis lies not only with the footballers and the manager, but also with the incompetence of the club's management.

Commenting on the defender's explosive remarks, the Irish pundit made no attempt to hide his emotions and sided with the player.

“If you think I’d be sick to support him after what he said then your are absolutely right, build him a statue,” Keane declared.

Martinez became the first of the current dressing-room leaders to dare speak openly about the directors' ineffective work, stressing that constantly changing managers will not save the project without sweeping changes throughout the club's entire hierarchy.

Keane himself, who has spent years criticizing the Manchester United hierarchy for its lack of a sporting strategy, viewed the Argentine's statement as a display of genuine leadership.

It is worth noting that Lisandro Martinez has represented Manchester United since the summer of 2022, when he joined the English club from Ajax. In the Red Devils' colors, the Argentine center-back has won the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

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