Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez encountered another setback during the clash with West Ham, intensifying concerns about his fitness. The 26-year-old center-back, who recently returned from a foot injury, was forced off the field after a challenging encounter with Vladimir Coufal.

Despite an initial attempt to continue, Martinez succumbed to a leg problem and was substituted for Raphael Varane. Manager Erik ten Hag expressed worry, stating that Martinez “doesn’t look well,” suggesting a potential lengthy absence. Having just recovered, this injury setback raises questions about Martinez’s durability, which is crucial for United’s defensive stability in the upcoming fixtures.

The incident comes at a crucial juncture for United, with Martinez joining a list of sidelined players, including Anthony Martial and Mason Mount. As United navigates a pivotal phase in the season, the defensive lineup faces additional strain. The team will anxiously await a thorough diagnosis to determine the extent of Martinez’s latest setback, as his absence could impact the team’s performance in critical matches.

Lisandro Martínez

This season he played in total 8 times for 562 minutes for Premier League.

Lisandro Martínez didn’t score any goal for Manchester United. He procured one assist. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 6th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester United won 3-0 against West Ham United. The next match in Premier League will be against Aston Villa.

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 38 points.

In the last 23 games, it has won 12 times, drawn twice, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 3-0 against West Ham United.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 31 goals and conceding 32.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Saturday 10th of February in Birmingham.​

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