Lisandro Martinez might face one other prolonged harm as Ten Hag fears the worst
Manchester United‘s thumping win over West Ham was soured by a critical knee harm to Lisandro Martinez.
Two targets from Alejandro Garnacho and a 3rd from birthday boy Rasmus Hojlund secured United’s greatest league win at house this season. But their pleasure was tempered following the information World Cup-winning defender Martinez may very well be going through weeks on the sidelines with broken knee ligaments.
Martinez limped off 20 minutes from time, after struggling the harm in a tangle with Vladimir Coufal. The Argentine worldwide solely returned to motion on the finish of final month, following 4 months out with a critical foot drawback.
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Martinez will endure scans to asses the extent of the injury. But United boss Erik ten Hag was left fearing the worst and he mentioned: “It seems bad.
“We have to attend, make the precise prognosis within the coming days after which we are going to see. We can solely pray. He labored so laborious to return, and now after two video games it appears to be like like he has to take a seat some video games out once more. It may be very unhealthy. Very unhealthy for him, and the group. He is simply returning. He is essential for us. He brings spirit to the group, except for his soccer skill.”
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David Moyes suffered a depressing return to his former membership, after seeing his aspect’s six sport unbeaten run within the league come crashing to a halt. But Moyes reckoned the scoreline flattered United.
He mentioned: “I don’t think the scoreline was correct. Our performance in the main was much better. I am pleased with that, but obviously not pleased with different aspects.
“We did not end probabilities. But total, we performed higher and our efficiency was higher immediately. We have been on a fairly good run with out being at our greatest, with some gamers additionally away. I believed we appeared extra prefer it, however targets have been a bit of laborious to come back by.”
