Manchester United relieved as Lisandro Martínez won’t require surgery

Manchester United have received some positive news regarding Lisandro Martínez’s injury, as it’s been determined that he has suffered collateral ligament damage in his right knee. This diagnosis, confirmed by Gastón Edul, suggests that the Argentine defender won’t require surgery, which is a relief for both the player and the club.

Martínez was forced off during the recent match against West Ham United, sparking concerns about the severity of his injury. However, medical assessments have ruled out the worst-case scenario of an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

While this injury is still a setback for Manchester United, the fact that surgery isn’t necessary is certainly a silver lining. It means that Martínez’s recovery timeline is expected to be shorter, with hopes of him returning to action by mid-March, following the upcoming international break.

This timeline indicates that Martínez could miss approximately seven to eight games for Manchester United, including potential FA Cup quarter-final fixtures. Despite this setback, the club will be relieved that their defensive stalwart has avoided a more serious injury that could have sidelined him for a longer period.

A season to forget for Lisandro Martínez

Martínez has had a disappointing season so far. He has been absent from 22 games in all competitions for Manchester United due to a foot injury, and now he is set to miss more time due to his latest injury. It is estimated that he will be out of action for a period of one and a half to two months.

Despite playing 10 games for Erik ten Hag this season, Martínez has only managed to accumulate a meager 740 minutes of playing time.