BREAKING NEWS: Lisandro Martinez spotted in Man United training yesterday as Club doctor confirmed Him fit to start against Lyon – Congratulations Man United fans

Manchester United have confirmed that Lisandro Martínez sustained a cruciate ligament injury in Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, ruling out the defender until next season.

Martínez was hurt after 82 minutes and had to be taken off on a stretcher after treatment.

A club statement said: “Manchester United can confirm that Lisandro Martínez 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.

**Terrible blow for Manchester United and Lisandro Martínez.**
A *cruciate ligament injury* is one of the worst setbacks a footballer can suffer.

Here’s the key points:

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**1. Injury Details:**
– Martínez injured his cruciate ligament during the final minutes (82′) against Crystal Palace.
– He was stretchered off after immediate medical attention.

**2. Club Statement Highlights:**
– United confirmed it’s a **cruciate ligament** injury.
– They’re still assessing the exact damage to decide if he needs **surgery** (very likely).
– Regardless, he’s *ruled out until next season* — meaning **no more games this season**, and potentially missing **pre-season** preparations too.

**3. Timeline Estimate:**
– Cruciate ligament recovery (especially ACL) usually takes **6 to 9 months**.
– If surgery happens soon, he might return **around January–March 2026**.

**4. Huge Defensive Blow:**
– Martínez is United’s most aggressive and technical centre-back.
– Without him, United’s defense looks even thinner — especially if players like Varane are leaving and Maguire/others are underperforming.

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**Bottom Line:**
United now have a *massive* defensive crisis on their hands, and will likely have to prioritize **signing a new centre-back** this summer even more aggressively.

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Would you like me to show you a quick list of **centre-backs** United are currently linked with to replace or cover for Martínez?
(There are some really interesting names being mentioned!)