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Man Utd double injury blow as Lisandro Martinez out for a MONTH after just returning – along with another centre-back


MANCHESTER UNITED have been rocked by a double defensive injury blow.

Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof have both been ruled out for at least a month.

Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out with a calf strainCredit: Rex
Victor Lindelof has also picked up a muscle injuryCredit: PA

The two defenders have both suffered muscle injuries following the 1-1 draw against Brentford.

Lindelof was forced off during the match in the 69th minute after picking up a hamstring injury.

Martinez replaced the Swede in what was his first appearance for the Red Devils since early February.

However in another blow to manager Erik ten Hag the Argentine has suffered a calf strain in training.

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Man United fans have reacted to the news on social media.

One posted: “The season is over! It is cursed.”

A second wrote: “Get well soon my boy Praying for a speedy recovery.”

A third commented: “This guy will never be the same player again, I’m devastated.”

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A fourth said: “Please no.”

Another added: “You genuinely have to wonder what the hell is the United medical team doing.”

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The duo will miss Thursday’s clash against Chelsea as well as the weekend match against Liverpool.

Fixtures against Bounremouth, Sheffield United and Burnley as well as a the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City will also come to soon for the defenders.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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