Carrick insists Man Utd have ‘moved on’ after Martinez statement

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Michael Carrick believes Manchester United have "moved on" after Lisandro Martinez's explosive statement in midweek, and he is confident they can get a result against Leeds United.Following United's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League – a result which stretched their winless run to five games – Martinez suggested there had not been sufficient investment in the squad.He also singled out technical director Jason Wilcox, saying "we expect more from the top".Later in the week, Martinez issued an apology, saying he had spoken to the club and that the issue is resolved internally, though his interview got a lot of fans and pundits talking.However, Carrick insists the situation has been dealt with, and the squad are unified as they look to earn a win against their rivals in the Premier League."I think it's just come out and acknowledged the situation, and, as a group, we've moved on," Carrick said. "It's really not drama for us as a group."There's a lot of people who say a lot of things – ex-pros or not ex-pros – it doesn't necessarily mean they understand what is going on here."The players totally believe me. Just because people talk on the outside doesn't mean that is the truth. I am telling you the truth. The squad was in a fantastic place [in training on Friday], better than I have seen it for a while. That is it, plain and simple. We are living it every day and know what it feels like."We are emotional and care a lot. Sometimes someone says something that maybe you shouldn't say at that certain time, but it doesn't distract us from what we are creating here and the environment and spirit within the group."It [the squad] is not affected, I am telling you. We are in a good place, and I am really happy with the boys. I think there was a good reaction."Asked whether Martinez is available for Sunday, Carrick added: "He is part of the squad.""It's done. We've moved on." Watch our Friday press conference in full— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 16, 2026United are unbeaten in their last seven away games against Leeds in all competitions (W5 D2) since losing 1-0 in the Premier League in September 2002.But United have just six points in six top-flight games in 2026-27 (W1 D3 L2), their lowest after six league games since 1986-87 under Ron Atkinson (four).For a second consecutive season, the Red Devils have no clean sheets in their first six games, the first time they have done so in back-to-back campaigns since 1930-31 and 1931-32.They are also without a win in their last four Premier League games, but while the pressure is rising on Carrick, he noted a victory would be important for more than just him."I don't need results. We all need results. It is not about me," he said."Manchester United is a lot bigger than any individual, bigger than me, bigger than any player and anyone else who works at this club."It is not about me. I don't go into work every day thinking about this situation thinking about me. It is not about me and not about any individual players; it is about the football club."What we stand for and what we live for and the history and things we need to live up to – that is what drives us. Whatever is best for the club and the team on Sunday is the most important thing; it is not about me."The post Carrick insists Man Utd have ‘moved on’ after Martinez statement appeared first on SoccerNews.