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Manchester United rules out sacking football director Jason Wilcox

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Manchester United has ruled out sacking its director of football, Jason Wilcox, after criticism from defender Lisandro Martínez. The club’s senior players reportedly share the Argentine’s view following the 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, Daily Post reports.

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