Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has taken the first step towards recovery after undergoing surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Martinez’s Long Road to Recovery
The Argentine defender suffered the injury during United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace earlier this month.
The severity of the damage was confirmed by the club following an assessment, and Martinez is now expected to be sidelined for at least six months.
Surgery Deemed Successful
According to reports, Martinez underwent successful surgery in London on Thursday.
While Manchester United is yet to release an official statement, head coach Ruben Amorim is expected to provide an update on the defender’s condition during his press conference on Friday.
Impact on United’s Defensive Lineup
Martinez’s absence will be felt in United’s defensive lineup, with Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, and Noussair Mazraoui likely to rotate in the centre-back spots for the remainder of the season.
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The club may also consider adding a new centre-back to their squad during the summer transfer window.
Other Injury Concerns for United
Manchester United is currently dealing with several injury concerns, including:
– Luke Shaw, who recently suffered a setback in his recovery
– Jonny Evans, who is struggling with a muscular problem
– Mason Mount, who is sidelined with a thigh issue
– Altay Bayindir, who missed the FA Cup clash with Leicester City due to a minor problem but is expected to return for the Tottenham Hotspur game.
