EPL on Citi: Man United’s Lisandro Martinez suffers ACL injury

Manchester United fear Lisandro Martínez could be set for months on the sidelines with the knee injury he suffered during the defeat to Crystal Palace, a source has told ESPN.

Martínez was stretched off during the second half of the 2-0 loss at Old Trafford on Sunday. The defender underwent tests on Monday.

He’s set to have further scans this week, but there is concern Martínez has suffered a serious knee ligament injury which could rule him out for more than six months.

Speaking at his post-match news conference on Sunday, United head coach Ruben Amorim said: “Licha is really important for us, not just as a football player, but as a character, especially in this hard moment.

“Now it’s time to help Licha [Martinez]. I think it’s a bad situation. Let’s wait to assess things with the doctor but I think it’s a serious situation.”

Lisandro Martinez reacts to injury Photo Courtesy: Getty Images

It would represent another significant injury set-back for Martínez since arriving from Ajax in 2022. He suffered a fractured metatarsal in April 2023 which ended his first season at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Manchester United and FK Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford on November 28, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

After making his comeback at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, a recurrence of the problem kept the 27-year-old sidelined between September 2023 and January 2024.

Martinez’s absence could mean new signing Ayden Heaven is fast-tracked following his January move from Arsenal. The 18-year-old is considered a first-team signing and, like Martinez, is predominantly a left-sided centre-back.

Source: ESPN

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