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United didn’t say how long Martinez would be missing.
Lisandro Martinez had to be stretchered out after his injury against Crystal Palace (AP)
The injury woes continue for Manchester United as Lisandro Martinez is set for another long spell out of action after the club confirmed he has a cruciate ligament injury on Thursday.
Martinez was in tears last Sunday when he was carried off on a stretcher in the 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League after landing awkwardly attempting to tackle Ismaila Sarr.
After the match, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed that the injury was serious. “I think it is a serious situation. A bad situation for us and especially for Licha. Now it is time for all of us to help Licha. He felt it and, when you are a player, you know when it is serious,” Amorim said.
The recovery time for a cruciate knee ligament injury is typically around nine months, meaning Martinez will be sidelined for a significant period.
We can confirm that @LisandrMartinez suffered an injury to his cruciate ligament in Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace.Wishing you a speedy recovery, Licha ❤️#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 6, 2025
The injury has come at a tough time for the club, as the transfer window had just closed on February 3, leaving United unable to sign a replacement.
United didn’t say how long Martinez would be missing.
“Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the appropriate course of treatment and the timescale for his rehabilitation,” United said.
United said the club wishes Martinez “strength for a successful recovery,” adding: “We will be supporting him every step of the way.”
Following the defeat to Crystal Palace, Amorim expressed how important Martinez is to the squad, both as a player and as a character.
“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 like he’s doing for so long. I think it’s a bad situation, let’s wait to assess things with the doctor but I think it’s a serious situation,” Amorim said.
Martinez had an injury-hit campaign last season, including time out with knee ligament damage and a foot problem.
Argentina’s next games are World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in March. The Albiceleste are top of the standings for the South American zone, five points clear of Uruguay.
(with agency inputs)
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