The Argentine center-back of Manchester United, Lisandro Martínez, was injured in his team's 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace this Sunday, in a match corresponding to the twenty-fourth round of the Premier League.
Martínez, 27 years old, had to be replaced in the 30th minute of the second half by Dutchman Matthijs de Ligt after injuring his left leg when he landed awkwardly during a challenge with Ismaila Sarr, a forward for Crystal Palace. The Argentine defender left the field on a stretcher and visibly affected by pain in his left knee, raising concerns about the severity of the injury.
Although the exact extent of the injury has not yet been confirmed, Martínez is expected to undergo medical examinations to determine its severity. The uncertainty regarding his health status is a concern not only for Manchester United, which, with this defeat, finds itself in thirteenth place in the Premier League with 29 points, but also for the Argentine national team.
The team managed by Lionel Scaloni is preparing to face Brazil and Uruguay in March in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, and is awaiting confirmation on whether they will be able to count on Lisandro Martínez in those matches.
