Manchester United’s defense has taken a significant blow as Lisandro Martinez is set to miss the rest of the Premier League season due to a serious knee injury.

The Argentine centre-back sustained the injury during Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, leaving the pitch on a stretcher after appearing to be in severe discomfort.

ACL Injury Confirmed, Leaving Martinez Out for Months

According to TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, scans have revealed that Martinez has torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

If this diagnosis proves accurate, Martinez will be sidelined for an extended period, with recovery expected to take at least six months, potentially longer.

Unfortunately, this means the 25-year-old defender is likely to miss the remainder of Manchester United’s season, and there’s even a chance his absence could extend into next season.

United’s Defensive Set-Up Could Be Affected

Martinez, who was brought in by former manager Erik ten Hag, has become an integral part of United’s defense under new boss Ruben Amorim.

The Portuguese manager favors a 3-4-3 formation, relying on three central defenders to shore up his backline.

Martinez’s injury leaves the squad short of options in that area, with the club potentially needing to lean more heavily on Victor Lindelof, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, and Matthijs de Ligt to fill the gap.

What’s Next for Manchester United?

With a key player sidelined for several months, Manchester United will need to adjust their defensive strategies.

Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Amorim adapts to the loss of his reliable defender and how the team manages without one of their star players in such a crucial position.

More updates will follow as the club and Martinez deal with the implications of this significant setback.

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