Lisandro Martinez's participation in Manchester United's Premier League trip to Leeds on Sunday remains unclear. The Argentine centre-back drew attention after speaking following United's 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening, criticising the club hierarchy for an underwhelming summer transfer window and accusing some team-mates of not working hard enough.
Dressing room unrest and potential sanctions
His comments have caused unrest in the United dressing room, with reports indicating he has been confronted by at least one team-mate since. It remains to be seen whether he will face any club sanction. Suggestions have been made that he could be fined or suspended for the Leeds trip, though this has not been confirmed.
Michael Carrick is expected to address the situation at his Friday press conference. If Martinez is dropped, Ayden Heaven is the likely candidate to replace him in the back line, especially after Leny Yoro struggled at the Metropolitano.
Predicted lineup and injury news
Bruno Fernandes should return to his natural No10 role after Carrick experimented with him on the right wing in Madrid. That change would see Youri Tielemans drop out, with Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos preferred at the base of midfield. Bryan Mbeumo would move wide, with Matheus Cunha leading the line.
Injury concerns remain for Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw, who both missed the Madrid trip with minor issues. Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte and Tom Heaton are all sidelined with more significant problems.
Man Utd predicted XI and match details
Man Utd predicted XI vs Leeds: Lammens; Shaw, Heaven, Maguire, Dalot; Santos, Baleba; Rashford, Fernandes, Mbeumo; Cunha
Doubt: Mainoo, Shaw
Injured: Sesko, Dorgu, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Heaton
Date and time: 2pm BST on Sunday October 18, 2026
Venue: Elland Road
How to watch: Sky Sports
