Manchester United fans are fearing that centre-back Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for a long time after being carried off the pitch amid a non-contact injury in Thursday’s 2-2 Europa League draw with Sevilla
The World Cup winner went to ground clutching his foot in agony before being helped off the field by Argentina teammates Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel of Sevilla, having been unable to put weight on his right foot.
The diagnosis of the setback is not known but United supporters are worried that it could be a serious injury that might rule ‘The Butcher’ out for at least the rest of the season.
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United were without top scorer Marcus Rashford for the clash due to a muscle injury and Raphael Varane was taken off at half-time after going down with a knock for a period in the first half.
United will also be without Bruno Fernandes for the return leg after he picked up his third yellow card of the competition and so is required to serve a one-match suspension. The Reds were left scratching their heads how the last half an hour played out but most fans on Twitter said their thoughts are with Martinez.
@LewMartial9: I’m heartbroken already.
@AlexMuz3: Season ending that looks like.
@Kiezzy95: Timing couldn't be any worse.
@drewturner999: He'll be out for the start of next season too then...
@nicoleB0yle: This hurts my heart.
@Liam2United: Season over.
@United_Always_hehe: How can a team be this unlucky??
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