Man Utd players claim they have been banned from interviews by club after Martinez outburst

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It comes after Lisandro Martinez's explosive interview

Manchester United players claimed they have been gagged by the club following Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds United. It is common for United players to speak to members of the written press in the mixed zone after games, especially after a positive performance.

However, after the match at Elland Road, despite being asked by reporters to stop, several players, including Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha, said they weren't allowed to speak.

It follows Lisandro Martinez's explosive TV interview after United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, in which he tore into the club's hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox, for the club's perceived lack of transfer business.

Martinez subsequently apologised after clear-the-air talks and played against Leeds. He then received support from travelling United fans, who chanted "Argentina, Argentina, Argentina" from the away section.

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