Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during the club's 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The 27-year-old was stretchered off late in the match, with manager Ruben Amorim describing the situation as "serious" at the time. "Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the appropriate course of treatment and the timescale for his rehabilitation," Manchester United confirmed in a statement on Thursday. "Everyone at Manchester United wishes Lisandro Martinez strength for a successful recovery, and we will be supporting him every step of the way." Martinez's absence is a significant setback for Amorim, who is working to turn around United's struggling campaign.
The team currently sits 13th in the Premier League following the defeat at Old Trafford, which marked their seventh home loss in 13 matches this season.
Speaking ahead of United's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Leicester City on Friday, Amorim admitted Martinez faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. "Licha is in a difficult situation," he said. "He's going to be out for a while.
