Lisandro Martinez in transfer limbo after Manchester United outburst: 'Days are numbered'

Speaking at full-time, Martinez gave an ‘unprecedented’ interview to Amazon Prime in which he criticised Wilcox for failing to properly invest in United’s squad over the summer transfer window. He also took aim at his team-mates, questioning the level of effort from some members of the United squad in defeat at the Metropolitano and saying the squad is “not good enough”.Martinez’s comments have reportedly bred animosity among his team-mates, despite the fact the sentiment is shared by several senior members of the squad. One unnamed United player reportedly challenged Martinez to his face as the squad flew back to Manchester.United are yet to settle on a short-term sanction for Martinez, with Sky Sports suggesting he could be in line for a fine or a suspension, though his days at the club now seem to be numbered.The diminutive centre-back’s contract expires in the summer, and his days are said to be numbered. Eye of the storm: Lisandro MartinezGettyMartinez pushed to leave United over the summer amid interest from Atletico but United received no satisfactory bid. It remains to be seen whether he will be offered a new deal, with United known to be preparing a defensive overhaul for the coming transfer windows.It does not appear likely he would leave in January, though, with United’s defence already in the grips of an availability crisis.In spite of the criticism he is facing, Sky’s reporting adds Wilcox’s job is not under any immediate pressure.Martinez was not the only United player to speak out at full-time, with Amad Diallo adding on his Snapchat story that the performance was “a f****** disgrace.”Read MoreMartinez has been a mainstay in United’s back line this season, appearing in all but one of their matches so far.United’s poor start to the campaign has also brought Michael Carrick’s position into question, with reports suggesting the club is lining up Fabian Hurzeler, Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte as replacement candidates. He is also not thought to be facing the sack any time soon, though.