{"id":294412,"date":"2023-09-29T12:35:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T12:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=294412"},"modified":"2023-09-29T12:35:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T12:35:56","slug":"man-utd-confirm-lisandro-martinez-is-out-injured-for-an-extended-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/man-utd-confirm-lisandro-martinez-is-out-injured-for-an-extended-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd confirm Lisandro Martinez is out injured for an 'extended period'"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Manchester United have announced that \u2018Lisandro Martinez will be out of action for an extended period<\/strong>\u2018 as he recovers from his foot injury.<\/p>\n Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis<\/p>\n Martinez picked up the injury at the end of last season and though it appeared he had fully recovered over the summer, it turns out this was not the case.<\/p>\n The World Cup winner missed last weekend\u2019s win at Burnley and the Carabao Cup victory over Crystal Palace on Tuesday, but it was hoped he would be back soon.<\/p>\n But the Red Devils have now confirmed the worst in a statement on Friday: \u2018Lisandro Martinez will be out of action for an extended period due to an aggravation of the foot injury he suffered in April.<\/p>\n \u2018The Argentinian defender experienced the setback in our Premier League game against Arsenal earlier this month.<\/p>\n \u2018Martinez bravely continued playing for the following two games against Brighton & Hove Albion and Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n \u2018But it has now been determined that he needs a period on the sidelines for recovery and rehabilitation. Assessment is ongoing to decide next steps.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2018Everyone at Manchester United sends Lisandro our best wishes and looks forward to him coming back as soon as possible.\u2019<\/p>\n While no timescale is given, it is very likely that the 25-year-old will be sidelined for many months, a huge blow given his importance to Erik ten Hag\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n United\u2019s defence has been ravaged by injuries of late, with Martinez joined by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia in the treatment room.<\/p>\n To make matters worse, the club have also announced that Sergio Reguilon, who missed the cup win over Palace with illness, has picked up a \u2018minor injury\u2019 and will miss the Premier League clash against the Eagles on Saturday.<\/p>\n For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook,\u00a0<\/strong>Twitter\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n