Manchester United recently confirmed that Lisandro Martínez, their Argentine defender, is expected to be sidelined for approximately two months due to a knee injury. The injury occurred during United's 3-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday when Martínez collided with Vladimír Coufal.
Martínez underwent scans on Monday, which revealed the extent of his injury. While the news of a two-month absence is disappointing for both the player and the club, it comes as somewhat of a relief for United as initial fears had suggested that surgery might be necessary.
In an official statement released on Monday, the club provided more details: 'Lisandro Martínez has sustained an injury to the medial collateral ligament in his knee and is expected to be out of action for at least eight weeks.' The incident occurred in the 71st minute of United's match against West Ham at Old Trafford. The club wishes Martínez a speedy recovery and looks forward to seeing him back on the pitch later in the season.
This setback is particularly unfortunate for manager Erik ten Hag, as Martínez had just returned to the team after recovering from a foot injury. In September, he had to undergo a second operation on a foot problem that he initially suffered during the previous season. The recovery process kept him out of action for over four months. However, Martínez managed to make an impressive comeback and had started in United's last three games.
Now, with this knee injury, Martínez is set to miss several crucial matches. His absence is expected to extend beyond the March international break, which means United will have to find suitable replacements to fill the void in the coming weeks.
Despite the disappointment surrounding Martínez's injury, United will undoubtedly rally together to maintain their strong performance in the league. The team has shown resilience in the face of adversity before, and this situation is no different. They will continue to work hard and adapt to the challenges posed by Martínez's absence.
In the meantime, fans can only hope for a swift and efficient recovery for Lisandro Martínez, allowing him to rejoin the team and contribute to their success later in the season.
