When Lisandro Martinez is expected to return to the Manchester United squad as latest injury update emerges
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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez continues to work hard behind the scenes ahead of a hopeful return to the squad this year.
Martinez suffered an ACL injury back in February during Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
The ruptured ACL has kept him out of action since then, with the player returning to light outdoor training in July.
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According to The Sun, Martinez has been undergoing individual training sessions as part of his final rehab phase.
The report adds that Manchester United are considering easing him back into the squad once the November international break concludes, depending on how his recovery progresses.
The 27-year-old defender has remained involved behind the scenes throughout his time on the sidelines, having been promoted to Manchester United’s leadership group by manager Ruben Amorim over the summer.
Since joining Manchester United from Ajax in 2022, Lisandro Martinez’s career in England has been repeatedly disrupted by injuries.
The World Cup winner has missed a total of 90 games across all competitions for club and country.
His injury record shows just how unlucky he has been over the past three seasons: