Rooney calls for Martinez punishment as 'disrespectful' Man Utd ace slammed

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has called for Lisandro Martinez to face punishment after the defender launched a scathing post-match criticism of the club's senior hierarchy. Rooney hit back at the 28-year-old's comments, describing him as 'disrespectful' for questioning the quality of his teammates. Martinez voiced his frustration following United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, taking aim at technical director Jason Wilcox and other senior figures at the club. The Argentine defender argued that United should have invested more heavily in the squad during the summer transfer window, claiming the team had not been equipped to compete at the highest level in Europe. While Martinez defended head coach Michael Carrick, insisting he 'does his best', he made clear his belief that United had failed to strengthen sufficiently ahead of the campaign. The centre-back also expressed disappointment with Wilcox, saying he had expected more from the technical director and those in positions of authority at Old Trafford.