Man United players upset about new club rule they agreed to when signing waivers
Manchester United think the Amazon cameras might be making their tough start to the season even harder, according to a new report. So far, United have only won two games in all competitions and sit 14th in the Premier League with six points before facing Leeds United at Elland Road.
After losing 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, Lisandro Martinez spoke out sharply in a post-match interview, criticizing director of football Jason Wilcox. Martinez has since apologized and been fined by the club.
But The Sun reports that United players feel the Amazon documentary being filmed isn’t helping their situation. The 13-time Premier League champions are the newest team featured in the ‘All or Nothing’ behind-the-scenes series.
Because the cameras are everywhere, players are said to be reluctant to speak freely in the dressing room. A source told the paper that the players see the cameras as a “pain” and aren’t as open about what’s going wrong or how to fix it.
Players agreed to be part of the ‘All or Nothing’ documentary and can’t say no to filming. Amazon paid United about £10 million to film the series, which has covered teams like Manchester City, Spurs, and Arsenal before.
Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp didn’t want to do an Amazon documentary, believing it wouldn’t help and that people act differently when on camera.
The Daily Mail added that players signed forms giving Amazon permission to film in private areas. Even media questions at Michael Carrick’s press conferences might be included.
Toby Craig, United’s communications head, explained why the club decided to open up to fans. “Now is the right time to open our doors, so fans around the world can see behind the scenes of a club that means so much to many people,” he said.
“This documentary will show the unique people, spirit, and culture of Manchester United—from the amazing atmosphere at Old Trafford to the daily work at Carrington. We’ll share some of the club’s stories with both longtime fans and new audiences worldwide as we compete at the highest levels, at home and in the Champions League.”