Manchester United might be left sweating over Lisandro Martinez’s health once more after he limped off with a knee damage towards West Ham.
Martinez’s damage nightmare over the previous 12 months appears to be like to have continued after he limped off with a knee damage within the second-half.
The Argentine was left clutching his knee in apparent discomfort after Vladimir Coufal had landed on his leg as he shepherded the ball behind for a goal-kick.
Martinez’s knee buckled beneath Coufal’s fall and he appeared instantly involved, as did his United team-mates who ran over to him. The defender was tended to by United’s medical staff however he tried to play on; nevertheless, it turned evident he couldn’t proceed and went down a second time, hiding his face within the turf.
He was changed by Raphael Varane within the 71st minute and headed straight down the tunnel previous the United followers who serenaded him. Martinez was making simply his third Premier League look since September after he was left sidelined following a flare-up of his earlier foot damage that he sustained in April final yr.
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The unique damage required surgical procedure and left Martinez out for the end result of final season. Just 5 appearances into the brand new marketing campaign, Martinez was sidelined once more after aggravating the bone in his foot which he’d beforehand damaged.
Erik ten Hag might be left fearing the analysis of Martinez’s newest setback, however he’d have been very happy with the Argentine’s and his aspect’s efficiency on Sunday.
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