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Manchester United have confirmed that their starting defender Lisandro Martinez has sustained a cruciate ligament injury, which will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season.
Lisandro Martinez will miss the remainder of the season after a cruciate ligament injury
The 27-year-old center back suffered his injury during the team's 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace at the Theatre of Dreams (Old Trafford) on Sunday.
Manchester United can confirm that Lisandro Martinez suffered an injury to his cruciate ligament in Sunday's game against Crystal Palace. Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the appropriate course of treatment and the timescale for his rehabilitation. Everyone at Manchester United wishes Lisandro Martinez strength for a successful recovery, and we will be supporting him every step of the way, the club said in an official statement.
Even the manager Ruben Amorin has expressed his concerns after the defeat to Palace, calling it a 'serious situation'.
Licha is really important for us, not just as a football player but also for the character he brings, especially in tough times like these, Amorim said.
The injury comes at a challenging time for the United as they see themselves in the thirteenth spot in the Premier League standings. They are set to host Leicester City in the FA Cup on Friday.
United had reinforced their defensive ranks by signing left-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce during the January transfer window. But, there are fresh concerns regarding Luke Shaw's fitness as the England International has not featured in a game in nearly a year.
Martinez's latest injury comes at a frustrating time as he suffered another knee injury against West Ham one year before his latest cruciate ligament injury. During his knee injury, he returned to the pitch on March 30 but soon was out with a calf problem.
The Argentine International has been a key part of United this season after appearing in 32 games across competitions and even scoring goals against Liverpool and Fulham.
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