Scandal! Two Manchester United stars clash
Manchester United's problems appear to have followed the players off the pitch and onto the team plane.
Details: According to a social media report attributed to journalist Chris Wheeler, Lisandro Martínez and Youri Tielemans reportedly clashed on the flight back to Manchester following the Red Devils' 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atlético Madrid on October 13.
The reported confrontation followed Martínez's explosive post-match interview, during which the Argentine defender openly criticised Manchester United's summer transfer business. He questioned the club's hierarchy and technical director Jason Wilcox, insisting that the squad needed more reinforcements to compete at the highest level.
Sky Sports and The Guardian separately reported that a United teammate challenged Martínez over his comments before the flight home. However, neither outlet identified the player involved, meaning Tielemans's alleged participation has not been independently confirmed by those reports.
Interestingly, Tielemans was also questioned about Martínez's controversial statements immediately after the match but refused to comment. The Belgian midfielder instead stressed the importance of continuing to work hard and maintaining unity within the squad.
It's worth noting that Tielemans made his 100th appearance in UEFA competitions during the defeat to Atlético Madrid, as confirmed by Manchester United's official website.
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