Martinez Apologises, but Can Man United Repair the Damage?

Lisandro Martinez has apologised for remarks he made after Manchester United lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid, but the apology may not be enough to close the matter.

On Champions League Match of the Day, pundits Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Warnock and Rory Smith discussed what the comments could mean for the club. Their main concern was the reaction inside the squad. Public criticism from a senior player rarely goes down well with teammates, and the panel felt that many of United's players would not be pleased to see it aired in the media.

An apology can calm the headlines, but it does not change how a dressing room feels. The real test will be whether the group stays united on the pitch in the matches that follow, and whether the story fades or keeps coming back.