In a difficult moment for Manchester United, Lisandro Martinez was carried off the pitch in tears during their home match against Crystal Palace.

The Argentine defender was stretchered off in the 83rd minute, just after United found themselves trailing 2-0.

His replacement, Matthijs de Ligt, entered the game, but things quickly went from bad to worse for the Red Devils.

Martinez’s Injury and Palace’s Dominance

Shortly after Martinez’s departure, Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta sealed his brace with another goal in the 84th minute, further pushing United’s misery.

The match, which saw a lengthy stoppage due to Martinez’s injury, eventually ended 2-0 in Palace’s favor.

It was a tough blow for United, whose home struggles continued.

Since last season, only Wolverhampton Wanderers have lost more matches at home in the league than Manchester United, who have now suffered five home losses out of their last six league games.

As a result, they dropped to 13th place in the Premier League, with Palace moving above them in the table.

Injury Concerns and Impact on Manchester United’s Defense

Martinez’s injury, which came from a challenge with Palace’s Cheickh Sarr, will no doubt be a major concern for United.

Mail Sport’s Chris Wheeler noted that the incident happened in the same area of the pitch where Martinez suffered a serious knee injury last season against West Ham.

Though it’s unclear whether the new injury involves his ankle or knee, it seems likely that the Argentine will be out for some time, which would be a significant blow to United’s defense.

Crystal Palace’s Impressive Road Form and Mateta’s Heroics

While United struggled, Crystal Palace’s performance was nothing short of impressive.

They’ve now won six of their last 12 meetings against Manchester United, with four victories in their last six trips to Old Trafford.

Since December, Palace has also accumulated the most points away from home in the Premier League, with a remarkable 16 points.

Mateta, reflecting on his brace, expressed his joy, saying that the team worked hard to execute the plan laid out by their manager.

He credited the collective effort, and his brace capped off a well-deserved victory for Palace.

The match marked another painful chapter in United’s difficult season and raised further concerns about their form and injury struggles, while Palace’s continued success on the road will no doubt be a positive takeaway for their supporters.

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