According to Daily Mail, midfielder Lisandro Martinez has basically recovered after a long period of recovery. The Argentine international is said to be eager to return to play for Manchester United, with the goal of playing right away in the match against Tottenham on January 14.
The last time Lisandro Martinez played for MU was in the 3-4 loss to Bayern Munich in the opening round of their Champions League group stage. At that time, there were many rumors that the 25-year-old player had to take painkillers to be able to play in the early part of the season after suffering an ankle injury at the end of last season.
As a key midfielder in coach Ten Hag’s first season at MU, the return of Lisandro Martinez will certainly help a lot in strengthening the Red Devils’ defense. This is even more important in the context that many other key midfielders such as Harry Maguire or Raphael Varane are having physical problems.
However, according to Manchester Evening News, the Old Trafford team still likely will not risk using Lisandro Martinez this weekend. MU’s original plan was for the 25-year-old midfielder, along with Lisandro Martínez, Harry Maguire, Casemiro and Mason Mount, to return to play in the FA Cup Fourth Round against Newport County or Eastleigh on January 27.
Lisandro Martinez joined Man Utd in the summer of 2022 and immediately became the number 1 center back in coach Ten Hag’s system. The Argentinian stands out with his solid defense, flexibility in adapting to different positions on the defense, and accurate passing ability.
He also has the ability to read the game well, making a big contribution to improving Man United’s defense last season. Martinez is also famous for his fighting spirit and determination every time he takes the field. This also creates a positive impact on the team’s morale, especially in big matches.