Lisandro Martinez gives Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag timely injury boost
Lisandro Martinez has given Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag a timely injury boost. The defender limped out of United’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal before the international break with a foot injury. It was the second time in four matches that Martinez has had to come off, following a three month injury lay-off with a metatarsal injury.
The Argentine’s substitution was compounded by the removal of Victor Lindelof, which left United with a centre-back pairing of Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans. With Raphael Varane already sidelined, United’s leaky defence can ill-afford to be without a player of Martinez’s calibre.
The Argentine missed his nation’s win against Ecuador over the weekend, and they face Bolivia in their next World Cup qualifier. But, in a boost ahead of Saturday’s game against Brighton, Martinez has suggested he’s fit.
Martinez Suggests He’s Fit
‘Ready for what’s coming,’ Martinez wrote on Instagram, accompanying the caption with a Bolivia flag. Martinez has participated in full training with the side in the last two days.
It’s a boost for Ten Hag, whose side have just six points from their first four matches. Brighton visit Old Trafford on Saturday, in their first trip to the stadium since the Seagulls beat United on Ten Hag’s first game in charge in August 2022.
United’s Injury Crisis
United have been hampered by injuries this season, with Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, Donny van de Beek, and Mason Greenwood all having missed significant time due to injury. Ten Hag will be hoping that Martinez’s return can help shore up the defence and help United get back to winning ways.
Martinez has been an ever-present in the United defence since his arrival from Ajax in 2021. He has made over 70 appearances for the club and has been a key part of their success in recent years. His return will be a welcome boost for Ten Hag and United fans alike.
Conclusion
Lisandro Martinez’s return from injury is a timely boost for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag. The Argentine defender limped out of United’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal before the international break with a foot injury. However, Martinez has suggested he’s fit and has participated in full training with the side in the last two days. His return will be a welcome boost for Ten Hag and United fans alike.