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Lisandro Martinez endured another heartbreaking injury setback on Monday night, leaving the pitch in tears after suffering a suspected serious knee injury during Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
The Argentine defender went down after a challenge with Ismaila Sarr, immediately signaling to the bench for help. He was given lengthy medical attention before being stretchered off, his emotions clear for all to see.
While the full extent of the injury remains unconfirmed, early signs suggest a serious knee issue—a devastating blow for Martinez, who has already battled multiple injuries over the past year.
The incident caused a six-minute delay, with both players and fans visibly concerned. Martinez has previously struggled with fitness, having missed a large portion of last season with a sprained medial collateral ligament sustained against West Ham. Before that, he suffered a broken metatarsal, further disrupting his campaign.
This season, the 26-year-old has been an integral part of Erik ten Hag’s side, making 32 appearances and starting all but four matches. His absence was immediately felt, as Manchester United delivered a lacklustre performance at Old Trafford.
Martinez’s injury compounded a miserable night for the Red Devils, as Jean-Philippe Mateta struck twice to seal a 2-0 victory for Crystal Palace. The result saw Oliver Glasner’s side leapfrog United into 12th place in the Premier League table.
United’s attacking struggles continued, with the team failing to score against Palace for a fourth consecutive league match—a feat last endured against a single opponent in 1983.
Adding to their misery, Palace have now won four of their last six visits to Old Trafford, establishing themselves as a bogey team for United.
With Martinez facing another potential long-term absence, Amorim’s injury-hit defence could face even greater challenges in the final stretch of the season.
