Lisandro Martinez injury updates – Defender set to miss rest of season after he tore ACL during Man Utd’s loss to Palace
LISANDRO MARTINEZ will reportedly miss the rest of the season.
Yesterday, Manchester United lost to Crystal Palace - Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring a stunning double - but the game was hit by a lengthy delay as Martinez received lengthy treatment from medics.
The Argentine was forced off on a stretcher and left the pitch in tears.
It has now been revealed that the centre-back has torn his ACL and faces a lengthy period on the sidelines.
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What are United solutions to Martinez injury?
Well, the timeline for Lisandro Martínez is still unknown. Though, it can be taken the severity suggests a period of evaluating that will presumably come with lengthy recovery.
United have recently signed Ayden Heaven from Arsenal, who is expected to compete for the left centre back role.
Heaven, 18, alongside Martínez are the only left-footed central defenders United have. Luke Shaw has deputised in the role when fit and so has Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.
Martinez a 'tough' loss
Some more quotes on Lisandro Martínez's horror injury from manager Ruben Amorim:
"We suffered two goals that we can avoid and the injury on Lisandro Martinez was tough for the team."
Martinez goal-scoring importance
Although a defender, Lisandro Martinez has had a hand in a few key goals in recent weeks.
His late strike last week snatched all three points at Fulham whilst a similar driven effort against Liverpool sparked the affair alight.
Only Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford have scored more in the league under Ruben Amorim.
United beaten and broken hearted
Manchester United have posted on social media that their 'hearts break' for Lisandro Martinez.
Continuing, the club's official channel wrote that they would be with the player during his rehabilitation and know that he will return stronger for the experience.
Credit: @ManUtd on X United without Lisandro Martinez
While the extent of Lisandro Martinez's injury is still unknown, it would be wise for Ruben Amorim to begin preparing for a campaign without the centre-back.
Unfortunately for United, their record without the Argentine this season leaves a lot to be desired.
In the four Premier League games for which Martinez has already been absent, the Red Devils have failed to win a single one.
A point-per-game record of 0.5 without the 27-year-old compares to that of 1.4 in the 20 games with him.
Amorim on Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim fears the worst after Lisandro Martinez was stretchered off this afternoon.
The influential defender was carried off in the second half of United's 2-0 home defeat Palace with a suspected knee injury after landing awkwardly.
Speaking after full time, Amorim revealed that he feared it was a 'serious situation'.
We are going to see in the next days but I think it is a serious situation. He is not only a great player but a strong character in the dressing room. He felt it and when you are a player, you know when it is something serious. We are here to help him in this difficult moment like he has helped us.
Ruben Amorim
Home horrors for United faithful
Just when Manchester United fans thought it couldn't get any worse, it did.
The Old Trafford faithful have now witnessed seven Premier League defeats on home soil this campaign from just 13 home matches.
It is the club's joint-most home losses at this stage of a league campaign along with 1893-94.
Premier League home defeats this season.
- 3-0 v Liverpool (Sept 1)
- 3-0 v Tottenham (Sept 29)
- 3-2 v Nott'm Forest (Dec 7)
- 3-0 v Bournemouth (Dec 22)
- 2-0 v Newcastle (Dec 30)
- 3-1 v Brighton (Jan 19)
- 2-0 v Crystal Palace (Feb 2)
From Martin Blackburn at Old Trafford
Two second half goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta condemned Manchester United to a SEVENTH home defeat of their miserable Prem campaign. Amorim chose to start without a recognised striker and his plan backfired as United started each half brightly but fizzled out both times.
Their miserable afternoon got worse as key defender Lisandro Martinez was stretchered off with what looks a serious knee injury.
Three straight wins before this for United but now back to square one.
Match stats from Old Trafford
After failing to win on any of their first 10 visits to Old Trafford in the Premier League - a run that included nine straight defeats - Crystal Palace have now won four of their last six matches at Manchester United (L2).
More on Martinez
It is unfortunately not the first horror injury Lisandro Martinez has incurred at Old Trafford.
He spent months on the treatment table in his first season at the club after breaking his metatarsal.
Soon after returning from that setback the defender picked up another freak injury after his knee bent awkwardly during a tussle with West Ham's Vladimir Coufal.
Martinez injury latest
Lisandro Martinez was left in tears after suffering a horror injury in the 83rd minute.
The stretcher was immediately called and the incident led to a six minute delay.
Martinez appeared to injure his ankle as he challenged for the ball with Palace winger Ismaila Sarr.
As he stretched for the ball with his left foot his right caught the turf and appeared to get stuck slightly.
The Argentine was left in a heap on the ground and physios quickly rushed onto the pitch.
Credit: PA Full time - Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace
It's back to losing ways for dysfunctional Manchester United.
After lucking out at Fulham last Sunday, the Red Devils are having to contend with another home defeat - this time at the hands of a competent Crystal Palace and the feet of Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The striker made is six goals in his last five games with a second half double that demonstrated just how deadly he can be inside the box.
For United though, it's now five defeats from their last six at Old Trafford. Where does Ruben Amorim go from here with a squad he has already labelled as the worst ever in the club's history?
Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace
90+7. Oliver Glasner embraces Ismaïla Sarr as he comes off the field to be replaced by Justin Devenny.
It's a deserved hug for the former Watford man, who has been excellent this afternoon.
Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace
90+5. Hojlund has a shot that's comfortably charged down.
Too little. Too late. Two-nil.
Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace
90+3. Empty seats are appearing all across the stadium apart from in the away end where the noise is only getting louder.
Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace
90. There will be NINE minutes of additional time to play at Old Trafford - but the game already looks up for Manchester United.
Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace
89. Jean-Philipe Mateta has two! Crystal Palace have two! And the Eagles are heading for all three points!
It's wonderful work Ismaïla Sarr, who brings the ball inside and threads a pass through into the path of Daniel Munoz.
The right wing-back storms forward beyond the United defence and then has the awareness to pick out Mateta in the middle, who had town away from the trailing Harry Maguire.
A comprehensive finish late and the away fans are in raptures.
Mateta at the double!
Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace
87. This time Henderson claims the corner with both hands and Palace can regroup. The goalkeeper has had a very good game.
Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen is on for his 300th Premier League appearance. Manuel Ugarte has gone off.
Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace
85. Henderson does well to punch clear a corner swung straight under his crossbar.
It's a reprieve that doesn't last long though, and soon the ball is back with De Ligt crossing dangerously. Hughes flicks behind for another corner.
Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace
83. That was a long pause so while seven minutes remain on the clock, there will be plenty of stoppage time added on.
Both sets of players went through some impromptu warm-ups as Martinez was being treated. Now they need to step up again.
Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace
81. Martinez is carried from the pitch, and it's upsetting to see the player look in such distress.
He receives a standing ovation as he departs, and it's now up to Matthijs de Ligt to come on and take over in troubling circumstances.
Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace
78. The stretcher is now on and there are a lot of concerned looks around the stands at Old Trafford.
It looked to be the knee that twisted as Martinez reached out to put his leg to the ground. It's a real worry for the defender and all at Manchester United.
Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace
76. Ouch! This is a really sore one for Lisandro Martinez.
Battling with Ismaïla Sarr for a bouncing ball, the defender stretches and plants his leg in the most awkward manner.
He immediately signals to the sidelines, and now looks in real discomfort. The physio is on and this doesn't look good.
From Martin Blackburn at Old Trafford
Just like in the first half, United started brightly after the re-start but could not keep up the momentum. And while Palace wasted their chances at the end of the opening period, they were not going to let the hosts off again. Mateta – who fluffed a big chance just before the break – was on hand to force home the rebound after Lacroix’s header bounced off the bar.
Yet another home defeat is looming for United.