Lisandro Martinez injury update and record
The first game of the quarterfinal match between Manchester United and Sevilla in the Europa League on April 13 at Old Trafford was a crushing loss for the Red Devils.
They got out to a quick 2-0 lead and seemed to be in control, but the Spanish team made a late comeback and tied the score before going home for the second game.
Not only was the final score a heavy blow, but the Red Devils also lost both of their starting central defenders to injuries. In both cases, the injuries were serious. To make things even worse, the accidents directly led to the disappointing end result.
Lisandro Martinez latest injury update, return date news and record as video goes viral
Manchester United confirms Lisandro Martinez has been “ruled out for the remainder of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot” 🚨🔴🇦🇷 #MUFC
“However, the Argentinian defender is expected to make a full recovery in time to be ready for the start of next season”. pic.twitter.com/AnfjrA3sdb
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 14, 2023
Raphael Varane, a French player, was taken off at halftime, and Sevilla scored a goal to tie the game. His center-back partner, Lisandro Martinez, seemed to get a major foot injury late in the game. After Martinez was taken off, United couldn’t replace him because they had already used all of their subs.
They had to play the rest of the game with 10 men while Sevilla kept putting pressure on them. In the end, Varane’s replacement, Harry Maguire, deflected the game-winning goal into his own net, giving Sevilla a 2-2 draw and finishing their comeback.
Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez suffers season-ending injury
Lisandro Martinez’s injury was a huge setback for Manchester United, as the Argentine defender has become an important part of the team. He has played in 45 games for United this season, in all tournaments.
🎥 The clip of #Acuna and #Montiel with #LisandroMartinez 💗
— Argentina Latest News (@LatestTango) April 14, 2023
Lisandro Martinez carried off by two Sevilla players after going down on the ball with nobody around him.
Looks a very worrying injury. pic.twitter.com/nvaiecFNSe
— Sean Kearns (@SeanPaulKearns) April 13, 2023
Martinez broke his fifth metatarsal, which is likely to keep him out of action for the rest of the season. The final report confirms how bad Martinez’s injury was when he was helped off the pitch and put on a stretcher. He looked upset and was holding his face in his hands, as if he knew the injury was bad.
The club finally revealed the news, saying, “The Argentinian defender is expected to make a full recovery in time to be ready for the start of next season.”
Martinez’s injury is a huge blow to Manchester United, who will have to play the rest of the season without him. Martinez has been a steady figure in the middle of the United defence, so his absence will be a big loss for the team. His absence could also hurt the club’s chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
INJURY HISTORY
| Season | Injury | from | until | Days | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | Hand fracture | Apr 14, 2023 | – | 1 days | – |
| 21/22 | Muscle Injury | Mar 21, 2022 | May 22, 2022 | 62 days | 8 |
| 21/22 | Unknown Injury | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | 10 days | 1 |
| 20/21 | Knock | Sep 13, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 | 6 days | 1 |
| 19/20 | Hamstring Injury | Jul 5, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 | 20 days |
Sevilla Teammates’ gesture of support for injured Lisandro Martinez
In the immediate wake of Lisandro Martinez’s injury, there was a touching moment of on-field unity. Martinez’s Sevilla teammates Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuna helped carry the Manchester United defender off the floor as the crowd at Old Trafford chanted ‘Argentina! Argentina!’
The Spanish team had already scored to make the score 2-1, so they were eager to get back on the pitch as soon as possible. Still, it felt like a more meaningful act because his friends and countrymen helped him get to the sidelines.
Martinez got hurt at a very important time in Manchester United’s season. The team is trying to finish in the top four of the Premier League and do well in the Europa League. For the rest of the season, the team will have to find a way to get by without their best defender. After the injury, the Red Devils will also need to work on their defence, as they will be playing some tough teams in the next few weeks.
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