Another Man United star makes explosive comment after Martinez’s rant

According to a report by Manchester Evening News on Wednesday October 14, 2026, Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has reportedly expressed his frustration after the club’s disappointing 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, adding to the growing concerns surrounding the situation at Old Trafford.

The Ivorian forward took to Snapchat on Wednesday, October 14, hours after United suffered another setback in Madrid, with his reported comments intensifying the debate about the mood within Michael Carrick’s squad.

According to reports, Amad posted the words “I have no words” and “f***ing disgrace” in reaction to the defeat.

The 24-year-old did not identify a specific target in his message, leaving it unclear whether his frustration was directed at United’s performance, the club’s wider situation or both.

However, the timing of the post has attracted attention, as it came shortly after defender Lisandro Martínez publicly criticised the club’s leadership over its recruitment and ambition.

Amad started the match on the bench before replacing Marcus Rashford in the 66th minute. Despite his introduction, United were unable to turn the game around as Atlético strengthened their grip on the contest.

The Spanish side had taken the lead inside the opening minute through Pablo Barrios, leaving United with an immediate challenge as they attempted to recover from the early setback.

United remained within reach of their opponents until defender Leny Yoro was sent off in the 74th minute following a VAR review of his challenge on Jonathan David.

Atlético took advantage of their numerical superiority five minutes later when Ademola Lookman scored to make it 2-0, sealing a disappointing evening for the visitors.

The defeat came at a difficult time for United, who had been hoping to build on their opening 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah FK.

Instead, the loss in Madrid left them with three points from their first two matches in the competition and extended their winless run across all competitions to five games, according to the report.

Amad’s reported reaction followed Martínez’s outspoken comments about United’s football leadership after the final whistle.

The Argentine defender expressed disappointment with director of football Jason Wilcox, arguing that the club needed to provide greater support if the team was to compete with Europe’s leading sides.

“I expect more from our technical director,” Martínez said, according to the report.

The defender also acknowledged that the players had a responsibility to improve their own performances, but maintained that the club should have done more in the transfer market to build on the previous season’s progress.

His comments have raised questions about the relationship between the playing squad and the club’s decision-makers, particularly at a time when results have failed to meet expectations.

Although Amad did not explicitly endorse Martínez’s criticism or name the club’s leadership in his Snapchat post, his reported frustration has added another talking point following United’s latest setback.

The winger’s message should not automatically be interpreted as an attack on Carrick or any individual within the club, but it reflects the disappointment surrounding a team struggling to find consistency.

United’s problems have extended beyond Europe, with the club reportedly collecting only six points from their opening six Premier League matches.

Their domestic campaign has featured defeats to Hull City and Manchester City, alongside draws against Everton, Fulham and Tottenham.

The 1-1 draw against Tottenham on October 10 was particularly frustrating, as United conceded a stoppage-time equaliser after Bryan Mbeumo had put them ahead in the 73rd minute. Tottenham had also been reduced to 10 men before rescuing a point.

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