Martínez available for Leeds as Carrick says Manchester United have moved on

Manchester United head into Sunday's Premier League match against Leeds with Lisandro Martínez available for selection, days after his fiery comments about the club hierarchy. Michael Carrick insists his squad is ready to move past the episode, according to ESPN, which says only a win against Leeds will prove him right. United sit 13th in the table with 6 points from 6 games, and the Martínez question now shapes the build-up to the match.

Is Lisandro Martínez available for Manchester United against Leeds?

The Guardian reports that Lisandro Martínez is available for Sunday's match against Leeds. AS USA says Carrick confirmed Martínez in the squad for that game. That settles his availability, though not the argument around it. The Guardian also says Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo face fitness tests.

AS USA adds that Martínez was fined for his comments and remains available for selection. The same outlet has United 13th in the Premier League with 1 win from 6 games, and The Guardian counts 6 points from those 6 league matches, so Sunday's game against Leeds carries real weight for Carrick.

What did Martínez say about the Manchester United hierarchy?

According to AS USA, Martínez criticized the club hierarchy after the Champions League loss. The Guardian reports that Carrick denied the comments were a distraction and downplayed Martínez's apology, saying the squad has moved on.

AS USA adds that Martínez acknowledged a mistake but made no public apology to Wilcox. The outlets describe the apology differently, so its extent remains unclear. Carrick, per AS USA, says the squad is in 'good spirits' after training. The Guardian also reports that Carrick highlighted team unity after recent challenges.

What does Rooney say should happen to Martínez?

AS USA reports that Rooney suggested Martínez should be replaced for United to improve. The outlet also says Rooney claimed the comments 'will rip dressing room apart'. Those are Rooney's views as reported by AS USA, not decisions taken by the club.

No outlet reports a transfer or an exit for Martínez. Carrick, according to The Guardian, denies the comments are a distraction, and AS USA says he has kept Martínez in the squad. Confirmed: a fine and a place in the squad. Published: Rooney's suggestion to replace him.

Where does Manchester United stand in the Premier League table?

United are 13th in the Premier League with 6 points from 6 games, according to AS USA and The Guardian. The table shows Manchester United with 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses, and a goal difference of 0.

Manchester City lead the table with 6 wins from 6 games, 18 points and a goal difference of +11. The Guardian also reports that United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton, and that the Champions League exit highlights poor form. Sunday's match against Leeds is the next test for Carrick's claim.

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Data source: ESPN; calculation and table by Scorely.