Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has suffered a serious knee injury that will rule him out for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old centre-back was taken off on a stretcher during Sunday’s home defeat to Crystal Palace.
Martinez’s injury has been diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) issue, which will require a lengthy rehabilitation period. The exact timescale for his recovery is still being determined, but it is clear that he will not play again this season.
The loss of Martinez is a significant blow to Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, who is already facing a tough task to turn the team’s fortunes around. United are currently 13th in the Premier League, having lost seven of their 13 home games this season.
The injury to Martinez is not the only concern for Amorim, as left-back Luke Shaw is also struggling with fitness issues. Shaw has not started a game for United in almost 12 months and is currently dealing with a new injury problem.
Manchester United will be hoping to bounce back from their recent setbacks when they host Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday. However, the loss of Martinez will be felt deeply, and Amorim will need to find a way to shore up his team’s defense in the Argentine’s absence.
