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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Up next for United
Manchester United will next be in action on Friday, February 7.
The Red Devils will turn their attention to the FA Cup with a fourth-round clash against Leicester next on the agenda.
Ruben Amorim will be hoping his side can avoid another shocking defeat after his side lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The United boss is in need of a comfortable win over the Foxes to see his side safely progress to the fifth round.
Lisandro Martinez's injury revealed
Martinez has reportedly torn his ACL after a horror moment during Manchester United's clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The Argentine's season is officially over.
Credit: Rex United's Deadline Day plan
Manchester United will reportedly NOT take drastic action on Deadline Day to find cover for Lisandro Martinez.
The Argentine could be out for the remainder of the season after he suffered a horrific injury against Crystal Palace on the weekend.
Reports suggest that United feel they have enough cover in that part of the pitch already in the building.
Man Utd’s record without Martinez
In the four Premier League games for which Lisandro 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.
The talismanic defender is set to a long period on the sidelines now after suffering a horror injury in the 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.
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Twisting awkwardly when challenging Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr during the second half of Utd's 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday, Martinez instantly left the pitch in pain and had to be replaced.
When will we know more about Martinez injury?
United are expected to communicate the extent of Martinez's injury tomorrow or later in the week, according to the (MEN).
Club sources told the MEN they expect it will take 24 hours to make a thorough diagnosis.
More heartache for Utd
Martinez's injury wasn't the only set-back for Utd – it’s back to losing ways for the dysfunctional team.
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 it 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?
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.
Man Utd’s record without Martinez
In the four Premier League games for which Lisandro 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.
The talismanic defender is set to a long period on the sidelines now after suffering a horror injury in the 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.
Could Heaven provide the solution to Martinez injury?
While the timeline for Lisandro Martínez is still unknown, 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's history of injuries
Martinez has had four separate injury problems during his time at United following his 2022 arrival from Ajax.
He missed the end of his debut season with a metatarsal fracture before foot, calf and knee problems during a hampered 2023-24 campaign.
Now the apparent knee issue has left Amorim fearing the worst - especially after Martinez's recent form at both ends of the pitch.
He chipped in with crucial goals against Liverpool and Fulham, helping United pick up four important points.
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)
Man Utd’s record without Martinez
In the four Premier League games for which Lisandro 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.
The talismanic defender is set to a long period on the sidelines now after suffering a horror injury in the 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.
Amorim on Martinez blow
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim spoke after the match and confirmed Lisandro Martinez’s injury as serious.
Amorim said: “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.”
BREAKING: Martinez out for rest of the season
Lisandro Martinez could be out for the rest of the season through injury, according to reports.
The defender picked up a knee problem during Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace yesterday.
claim the club fear that Martinez may not play again this term.
Man Utd are set to find out the true extent of his injury tomorrow or later in the week following a through diagnosis.
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).
In pictures – Martinez injury
At about three-quarters way through the game, the Argentine defender stretched for the ball with his left foot but his right caught the turf and appeared to get stuck slightly, leaving him in a heap on the ground. Following a pitch inspection by physios, he was stretchered off.
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You can follow us here for all the latest updates, but if you're just joining us here is a quick recap to get you up to speed with the latest developments:
- Around the 76th minute in the game at Old Trafford, Utd defender Lisandro Martinez jarred his left knee in the turf during a challenge with Ismaïla Sarr.
- As he stretched for the ball with his left foot his right caught the turf and appeared to get stuck slightly, leaving him in a heap on the ground. Physios quickly rushed onto the pitch.
- Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim spoke after the match and confirmed the Argentine's injury as serious. Amorim said: “We are going to see in the next days but I think it is a serious situation."
- Utd tweeted their heartbreak for Martinez, who is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines; one expert predicts he could be out .
Injury expert predicts how long Martinez will be out – and it's not good news for Utd
Injury expert jumped onto the social media site to share their thoughts about the setback for the defender and revealed how serious things could be.
You can read what they say, below:
Man Utd's record without Martinez
In the four Premier League games for which Lisandro 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.
The talismanic defender is set to a long period on the sidelines now after suffering a horror injury in the 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.
How Martinez suffered the injury
Lisandro Martinez appeared to suffer the injury 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.
Martinez received lengthy treatment before being carried off on a stretcher.
The defender, known as The Butcher, looked visibly distraught at the injury.
Man Utd message for Martinez
Manchester United tweeted their heartbreak for Lisandro Martinez, who is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Martinez was in tears as he was carried off on a stretcher after suffering a serious knee injury.
Amorim on Martinez blow
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim spoke after the match and confirmed Lisandro Martinez's injury as serious.
Amorim said: "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."
Credit: Rex Martinez RECAP
To recap on the events regarding Lisandro Martínez:
Around the 76th minute in Man Utd's Premier League game against Crystal Palace, the Argentine defender jarred his left knee in the turf during a challenge with Ismaïla Sarr.
What followed was a distressing six-minute delay as Martínez had his head in his hands as he laid flat on the ground whilst medics attending him before being stretchered away in tears.
Following the match, United 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.
Manager Ruben Amorim extended the club's worry by describing the injury as a ‘serious situation’.
No further update has been provided at this time.
More to follow.
More Amorim on Martinez
In his post-match presser, Ruben Amorim address his thoughts on Lisandro Martínez further:
"Licha very important for us, not just player but character. Now is time for us to help Licha. I think it's a bad situation, let's wait to assess with doctor but I think it's a serious situation."