The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Manchester United have suffered one of their most humiliating European defeats in recent memory, dismantled 4-1 by Como in a Champions League performance that raises enormous questions about Michael Carrick's future.

United were comprehensively outplayed by Cesc Fàbregas' side, showing little intensity, organisation or attacking threat as their winless run extended to seven matches. With the team seemingly going backwards every week, has Carrick now reached the point of no return?

The fallout after full-time was just as concerning. Bruno Fernandes appeared to question the tactical approach, suggesting United needed to be braver and more aggressive in their pressing, while Carrick criticised the players' lack of running and commitment. Are the manager and his captain now publicly identifying different reasons for the same disastrous performance?

Scott Saunders reacts to one of United's worst performances in recent memory.

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Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Leeds United leaves Michael Carrick's side with just seven points from their opening seven Premier League games, extending a winless run that stretches back to August.

Three consecutive 1-1 draws against bottom-half opposition have stopped the run of defeats, but have they actually changed anything? Despite an encouraging spell under Carrick towards the end of last season, United increasingly look like a team returning to the same problems that plagued them before his appointment.

There were positives at Elland Road. United showed greater commitment, Leny Yoro and Carlos Baleba impressed, and they produced a well-worked goal. But familiar weaknesses remain: underlying performances, vulnerability from set pieces, players operating outside their preferred positions and questions over Carrick's tactical decisions and use of substitutions.

Where next? Scott Saunders talks through his thoughts.

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Lisandro Martínez has apologised following his explosive comments about Manchester United's leadership, but questions remain about his future at Old Trafford ahead of the visit to Leeds.

After meeting with the club's hierarchy and Michael Carrick, Martínez has issued a further statement acknowledging that his public criticism was made at the wrong time and place. But does the apology draw a line under the controversy, or could the Argentine defender now be considering his future away from Manchester United?

There's reaction to Carrick's latest press conference, including his comments about standards in training and the responsibility of United's players.

Should United now consider phasing Martínez out and moving him on? What sort of transfer fee could the club realistically command, and would selling him be the right decision?

Attention also turns to Sunday's Premier League trip to Leeds United, with a look at the team news, Carrick's selection decisions, a predicted starting XI and the importance of getting a result after another turbulent week at Old Trafford.

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Manchester United are in crisis, and Adam Joseph returns to The Promised Land for an emergency discussion about the growing problems at Old Trafford.

Following Lisandro Martínez's explosive interview publicly questioning Jason Wilcox and United's football leadership, serious questions are being asked about the direction of the club, the standards being set behind the scenes and the growing pressure on Michael Carrick.

Was Martínez right to speak out? Does his subsequent statement change anything? And with another crisis right here and now, how is this moved past on and off the pitch?

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Lisandro Martínez has delivered an extraordinary interview following Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid, publicly questioning the club's ambition, summer recruitment and the decisions being made above Michael Carrick.

The Argentine defender singled out Jason Wilcox and United's football leadership, expressing frustration at the failure to sufficiently strengthen the squad after last season's progress. He also questioned why managers and players repeatedly shoulder the blame for poor performances while those responsible for building the team escape similar scrutiny.

But how justified are Martínez's criticisms? Did INEOS and United's recruitment team fail to provide Carrick with the squad required to compete on multiple fronts? And can Martínez point the finger elsewhere when the players themselves have contributed to such a disappointing start to the season?

Scott Saunders offers his thoughts.

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