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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is working his way back from a serious knee injury (Image: Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nManchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is still working his way back after suffering a major knee injury against Crystal Palace in February last season<\/p>\n
12:25, 21 Jul 2025Updated 12:29, 21 Jul 2025<\/p>\n
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is working his way back from a serious knee injury (Image: Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Manchester United<\/a> have issued an update on Lisandro Martinez<\/a>‘s recovery from injury.<\/p>\n The centre-back was sidelined for much of last season<\/a> following a knee injury he suffered during United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace back on February 2. The injury was sustained in an innocuous clash with Palace winger Ismaila Sarr in the 82nd minute.<\/p>\n Martinez underwent an operation for after injury with reports stating that recovery periods can vary greatly – spanning from six months to a year. It is claimed that if Martinez’s recovery goes smoothly, he could possibly be fit for the start of the new season<\/a> with United kicking off at home to Arsenal on August 17.<\/p>\n The Manchester Evening News understands that the 27-year-old is progressing well in his recovery, although club sources have been reluctant to put a date on his return and have stressed he won’t be rushed<\/a>.<\/p>\n And the club confirmed on Sunday via social media that Martinez is continuing his recovery at the club’s Carrington training centre.<\/p>\n Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n Martinez was spotted on a handful of matchdays at the end of last season and is a popular member of United’s squad among fans.<\/p>\n Head coach Ruben Amorim has highlighted Martinez’s importance, with the Argentine a regular part of United’s back-three under the former Sporting boss before his injury.<\/p>\n “Licha is really important for us, not just as a football player, but as a character, especially in this hard moment,” he said in<\/a> February<\/a>. “Now, it’s time [for United] to help Licha.<\/p>\n “I think it’s a bad situation. Let’s wait to assess things with the doctor, but I think it’s a serious situation.”<\/p>\n Here at The Manchester Evening News, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester United<\/a> coverage and analysis.<\/p>\n Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here<\/strong><\/a> to subscribe.<\/p>\n You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here<\/strong><\/a> to be sent all the day’s biggest stories.<\/p>\n And, finally, if you would rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Manchester is Red podcast, featuring The Samuel Luckhurst Show and The Midweek Debate. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify<\/strong><\/a> and Apple Podcasts<\/strong><\/a>, and you can also watch along on YouTube<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Our team of Manchester United experts are on top of all the goings-on at Old Trafford for this week and beyond, and you can get the latest team news, injury updates, reaction and analysis along with inside information to your phone by joining our new free WhatsApp community<\/a>. You can also join the 50,000 (and growing!) band of United fans who are following our WhatsApp Channel.<\/a><\/p>\n Sign up to our community here<\/a>, and join our WhatsApp channel here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n —<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1744873450_637_0_GettyImages-2187128692.jpg\")
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