Manchester United get injury update after player stretchered off in Crystal Palace defeat
Manchester United’s defensive woes have been hightened by an injury to one of their starting XI players.
In yesterday’s (February 3) Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, Manchester United were not only beaten 2-0, but saw defender Lisandro Martinez also stretchered off during the match.
Play was suspended for six minutes while medical staff examined him, with the Argentine centre-back reportedly in tears as he was carried off the pitch. It came following a clash with Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, after which Martinez dropped to the ground.
Initial reports suggested Martinez had picked up a knee injury - and now, we know a little more about what happened.
According to TalkSport, his knee injury is a “serious” one and Martinez will likely miss the end of the season, although this is unconfirmed at the time of publication.
Speaking after yesteday’s game, manager Ruben Amorim said: “We are going to see in the next days but I think it is a serious situation. He is not only a great player but a strong character in the dressing room.
“He felt it and when you are a player, you know when it is something serious. We are here to help him in this difficult moment like he has helped us.”