His comments have sparked unrest in the United dressing room, with reports suggesting he has been confronted by at least one team-mate since.
It remains to be seen, however, whether he will face any sanction from the club. It has been suggested he might be fined or suspended ahead of the trip to Leeds, though this has yet to be confirmed. Michael Carrick should tell all as he previews the tie at his Friday press conference.
Lisandro Martinez may be dropped for Man United’s trip to Leeds
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Should he be dropped, Ayden Heaven may be the most likely candidate to take his place in the back line after Leny Yoro struggled at the Metropolitano.
Elsewhere, Bruno Fernandes should be restored to his native No10 role after Carrick experimented with using him as a right-winger in Madrid. That move will see Youri Tielemans drop out of the side, with Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos preferred at the base of midfield. Bryan Mbeumo will move out wide, with Matheus Cunha up top.
There are a couple of looming injury worries on Carrick’s mind. Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw both missed the trip to Madrid with minor injuries, and it is not yet clear whether they will return here. Elsewhere, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte and Tom Heaton all remain sidelined with more significant issues.
Man Utd predicted XI vs Leeds: Lammens; Shaw, Heaven, Maguire, Dalot; Santos, Baleba; Rashford, Fernandes, Mbeumo; Cunha
Doubt: Mainoo, Shaw
Injured: Sesko, Dorgu, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Heaton
Date and time: 2pm BST on Sunday October 18, 2026
Venue: Elland Road
How to watch: Sky Sports