Manchester United have confirmed Lisandro Martinez suffered a cruciate ligament injury during Sunday’s Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace, dealing a major setback to Ruben Amorim’s squad for the remainder of the campaign.
Softfootball reports the Argentine defender is expected to spend an extended period on the sidelines while undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.
Martinez was visibly emotional after sustaining the injury late in the match and had to be carried off on a stretcher, raising immediate concerns about the severity of the setback.
Medical assessments later confirmed damage to his cruciate ligament, although the club has yet to announce whether surgery will be required or provide a definitive timeline for his return.
The injury comes at a difficult time for Manchester United, who have endured an inconsistent season and currently sit well below expectations in the Premier League standings. Martinez has been one of the team’s most influential defenders whenever fit, making his absence another significant challenge for Amorim.
While United continue to assess the best course of treatment, cruciate ligament injuries typically require several months of recovery, meaning the Argentina international is unlikely to feature again before the end of the current season.
