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Manchester United have confirmed that Lisandro Martinez has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) harm.
He picked up the harm throughout final Sunday’s 0-2 loss by the hands of Crystal Palace.
Within the second half, simply moments after the Eagles took the lead courtesy of Jean-Philippe Mateta, Martinez engaged in a problem with Ismaila Sarra and appeared to jar his left knee as he tried to show.
He instantly hit the ground in ache. There was a prolonged pause as United’s medical employees attended to him. It quickly turned clear he wouldn’t be capable of keep it up and was stretchered off whereas crying.
Earlier this week, TyC journalist Gaston Edul revealed that Martinez tore his anterior cruciate ligament and now, this has been confirmed by United.
The membership has issued a statement that reads, “Manchester United can affirm that Lisandro Martinez suffered an harm to his cruciate ligament in Sunday’s recreation towards Crystal Palace.”
“Evaluation of the harm is ongoing to find out the suitable course of remedy and the timescale for his rehabilitation.”
“Everybody at Manchester United needs Lisandro Martinez energy for a profitable restoration and we shall be supporting him each step of the best way.”
After that includes solely 14 occasions throughout the 2023/24 season as a consequence of three harm setbacks, Martinez has been a key participant this time period beneath each Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.
The World Cup winner has made 32 appearances throughout all competitions and has began all 20 Premier League matches he has been obtainable for.
Martinez’s absence leaves Amorim with Harry Maguire, Lenny Yoro, Victor Lindelof, Matthijs de Ligt and new signing Ayden Heaven as his centre-back choices.
Jonny Evans can also be out with a health situation.
United are again in motion on Friday after they tackle Leicester Metropolis within the fourth spherical of the FA Cup. After that, they journey to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, February 16.
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