OFFICIAL UPDATE — OCTOBER 16, 2026, 16:08\n\nMichael Carrick has confirmed that Lisandro Martínez remains in Manchester United's squad for Sunday's trip to Leeds United. The decision comes a day after the defender apologised for the timing and manner of his public criticism of the club's leadership.\n\n“HE IS PART OF THE SQUAD”\n\nSpeaking before the match, Carrick made clear that the Argentina international is in the group. The head coach also said the squad has moved on and that Martínez acknowledged his mistake. That means there is no publicly announced suspension keeping him out of contention for Leeds.\n\nWHAT IS NOT KNOWN\n\nBeing in the squad does not guarantee that Martínez will start the match. Manchester United have not disclosed any internal disciplinary action, while the details of his conversations with Carrick and club executives remain private.\n\nTHE CONTEXT\n\nAfter the 2–0 defeat by Atlético Madrid, Martínez criticised the level of investment and referred directly to technical director Jason Wilcox. He later said talks with Carrick and club leaders were positive, accepted that he had chosen the wrong moment and apologised. Today's confirmation from the manager resolves the central sporting question: the defender is available for selection.\n\nSOURCES — Manchester United, October 16, 2026: https://www.manutd.com/en/news/team-news-for-leeds-v-united-18-october-2026 · Lisandro Martínez's public statement; Reuters, October 15, 2026: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/martinez-apologises-man-united-criticism-after-carrick-talks-2026-10-15/