Lisandro Martinez out for 8 months with ACL injury

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during his team’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Argentine centre-back was visibly distraught as he was stretchered off the pitch in the second half, with early assessments confirming the severity of the injury.

🚨🏥 Lisandro Martínez (27) has torn the cruciate ligament in his knee, reports @gastonedul. pic.twitter.com/kC14q1YuxZ

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) February 3, 2025

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Martínez is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, with a recovery timeline that could keep him out of action for approximately eight months. This latest setback continues a frustrating run of injuries for the 27-year-old, who missed the final weeks of his debut season at United and was limited to just 14 appearances last campaign due to persistent fitness issues.

His absence is a significant blow for Manchester United, who are struggling in the Premier League. The loss to Crystal Palace leaves the team in 13th place, 12 points behind fourth-placed Manchester City and just as many points clear of the relegation zone. Manager Rúben Amorim will now have to find a defensive solution as United prepare for an FA Cup clash against Leicester on Friday, followed by a crucial league fixture against Tottenham on February 16.

Martínez’s injury adds to United’s growing list of concerns in a season plagued by inconsistency and setbacks. The club will now have to rely on their remaining defensive options to fill the void left by one of their most important players.