THE partners of Manchester United stars have been forced to cancel a night out in the wake of Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of club bosses.
The glamorous group were set to enjoy a night out at an Italian restaurant on Thursday evening.
But they have been put “on lockdown” to limit the fallout after Argentinian defender .
It meant their scheduled evening at Cibo in Hale, Gtr Manchester, had to be put on the back burner.
A source said: “The girls were looking forward to getting together for a nice meal out and a whole floor of the restaurant had been booked.
“But they had to cancel it at the last minute after the club closed ranks in the wake of Martinez’s comments.
“Everyone was told to just keep a low profile in the hope it all blows over.
“The Wags are very protective of their partners and some are less than impressed with what he said because it sounded like he was saying some of his teammates aren’t good enough.”
Some of the players had also been due to have a night out at Cibo, a favourite of former United boss Sir , but cancelled their reservation too.
Martinez’s glamorous partner and former carnival queen, , was due to attend, along with Harry Maguire’s wife , plus , who is married to captain Bruno Fernandes.
Others said to have booked a spot included Marcus Rashford’s girlfriend as well as Luke Shaw’s long-term partner .
The source added: “Some of the girls naturally gravitate towards each other because they are from South America or European countries like Portugal while the English girls also have a close bond.
“Generally as a group they all get on very well and try and meet up a few times a year.
“But this week it was decided being pictured out on the town when the club is in crisis wouldn’t be a good look, for players or their partners.”
Martinez accused the club’s director of of not doing enough to improve the squad after United’s 2-0 defeat against on Tuesday.
He apologised two days later, and is part of the squad to face in the Premier League tomorrow.
