Manchester United staff believe lack of leadership felt in Martínez’s absence
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Manchester United coaching staff believe the squad has too few vocal leaders and that the injured Lisandro Martínez has been sorely missed in that regard.
The defender has missed 37 of United’s 48 games owing to foot, knee and calf problems, including Monday’s humiliating 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. The Guardian understands Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff have noticed how much quieter the changing-room environment is in Martínez’s absence and believe this had been detrimental to performances and results.
