Carrick reveals reason for Lisandro Martínez substitution at Manchester United vs Leeds

Michael Carrick, manager of Manchester United, has revealed the reason for substituting Argentine defender Lisandro Martínez at half-time during the match against Leeds United, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Sunday in the Premier League.

Michael Carrick said after the match: "He felt some pain in his thigh muscle," explaining that the substitution was due to the physical problem the player suffered from, and not because of his recent controversial statements regarding the club's management.

Lisandro Martínez was substituted at the start of the second half after starting the match at Elland Road, with Noussair Mazraoui coming on as his replacement. The Argentine defender had shown signs of discomfort during the first half, raising doubts about his readiness for the next match.

Lisandro Martínez's participation is in doubt for Manchester United's upcoming match against Como on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League, according to TalkSport.

This comes days after Lisandro Martínez criticized the club's signing policy and directed criticism at technical director Jason Wilcox, before apologizing for his remarks. Despite reports of a financial penalty imposed on him, Carrick decided to start him against Leeds, confirming that his substitution was due to feeling pain.