OFFICIAL: Lisandro Martinez's fractured metatarsal will keep him out of the season
One of Erik Ten Hag's standout players will not be available for Manchester United due to an injury sustained in the draw with Sevilla.
Lisandro Martinez, a central defender for Manchester United, will be out indefinitely after suffering a fractured metatarsal during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Sevilla.
The Argentine looked dejected on the sidelines after being replaced late in the Europa League game. He was carried down the tunnel on a stretcher after being originally helped off the field by Argentina teammates Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel.
Football injuries like fractured metatarsals are particularly common since the top of the foot offers very little protection. David Beckham, a former footballer for Manchester United, is infamous
A player would typically miss three months of play in the best-case scenario after breaking a metatarsal. However, if surgery is necessary, a full recovery might easily take at least six months.
The Old Trafford supporters will be hoping to see Martinez back for the start of the preseason after he was one of United's greatest players throughout their successful stretch this season.
Ten Hag is adamant that United has the caliber.
The Red Devils' game on Thursday was a tale of two halves even though they appeared to have a dominant advantage at the break. But coming into the second leg the following week, injuries to Martinez and his defensive partner Raphael Varane, as well as Bruno Fernandes' ban, will be a huge worry.
After using all five substitutions and losing Martinez to injury, Erik Ten Hag's team was down to ten men. They lost in the dying seconds, allowing an essential late equalizer to emphasize Martinez's value to the group.
The United coach stated that his team can continue to compete on three fronts and that they have the talent to replace the growing number of absentees
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We have a strong squad with depth. Ten Hag stated on Friday, "We have to use the squad.
"In the meantime, you have to win games so you also have to have a tactical approach to win games, but I think we have good players and when we have problems - injuries and suspensions - we have depth in the squad."
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