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Hasselbaink calls for Lisandro Martínez suspension at Manchester United

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former Premier League striker, believes Manchester United should drop Lisandro Martínez after his public criticism of the club’s leadership. The Argentine defender denounced the recruitment strategy after a 2-0 defeat by Atlético Madrid, according to the Daily Post.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former Premier League striker, called on Manchester United to suspend Lisandro Martínez after the Argentine defender publicly criticised the club’s leadership. He spoke on Sky Sports.

Hasselbaink said that Martínez’s grievances were justified, but that he should have dealt with them internally. He said he expected the player to miss the next match, or even several games. Martínez had notably criticised Manchester United’s recruitment.

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