Man United’s Lisandro Martinez Suffers ACL Injury, Out for the Season

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

The 27-year-old was stretchered off during United’s 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday, with manager Ruben Amorim calling it a “serious situation.”

Manchester United Confirms Martinez’s Injury

🗣 Club Statement:

“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 support him every step of the way.”

Martinez’s Absence Is a Big Blow for United
United currently sit 13th in the Premier League after their seventh home defeat of the season.
Amorim’s squad is already struggling, with left-back Luke Shaw facing ongoing fitness concerns.

🗣 Amorim on Martinez’s Injury:

“Licha is in a difficult situation. He’s going to be out for a while. We don’t know the full extent yet, but it will take time.”

ACL Injuries on the Rise in the Premier League

Martinez is the 10th Premier League player to suffer an ACL injury this season.
Seven of those injuries have come in 2024 alone, including:
Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin (suffered ACL injury vs. Elfsborg).
Emiliano Buendia & Wesley Fofana (ACL injuries in pre-season).

ACL Injury Trends:
2023-24 season had 9 ACL injuries.
Last time ACL injuries hit double figures was 2016-17 (12 cases).
Women’s Super League study shows female players are 2-6 times more likely to suffer ACL injuries.

How Long Will Martinez Be Out?

🔹 Standard ACL recovery time: 6-12 months.
🔹 Some players return in 6 months, but full fitness often takes longer.
🔹 Dragusin (Spurs) is expected to be out for at least 6 months.

Martinez’s absence leaves United’s defense vulnerable, forcing Amorim to rethink his defensive setup as the club prepares for their FA Cup clash vs. Leicester.

Can United Cope Without Martinez?

With injuries mounting, can Manchester United turn their season around without one of their key defenders?

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