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Man Utd finally proved they can play 'inspiring' football under Ruben Amorim in roller coaster Bournemouth draw - but entertainment can't mask Red Devils' dreadful home form

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18 HOURS AGO • goal

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2 DAYS AGO • goal

Available against Crystal Palace Martinez (knee) is a bench option for Sunday's game versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Martinez is available for the first time in the season after rupturing his ACL in February and a long ramp-up in training. He'll be eased into action in the next few games. He has notched 47 tackles, 46 interceptions and 75 clearances in 28 appearances last season, contributing to five clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lisandro Martinez finally declared 'ready to play' as Man Utd defender given vote of fitness confidence by Ruben Amorim after 10 months out

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is in contention to face Crystal Palace on Sunday having returned to full fitness following a l...

NOVEMBER 29 • goal

Won't be available vs. Everton Martinez (knee) won't be available for Monday's game against Everton, manager Ruben Amorim told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "He is becoming close to be ready...

Impact Martinez has been training with the team for quite some time and is getting close to returning to action, but Monday's game will come too soon for the Argentina international. With Harry Maguire (hamstring) also out, Manchester United will be a bit thin in terms of center-back depth Monday. Expect Leny Yoro, Matthijs De Ligt and Luke Shaw to form the back three. Martinez's next chance to play will come against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Continues training with team Martinez continued to train fully over the international break and a return from his torn ACL is imminent.

Impact Martinez has been training for close to a month at this point and it wouldn't be surprising for him to make a squad in the coming weeks. He's been working incredibly hard and by all signs appears to be fit for a return to the pitch. There's a chance he's given time with the youth squad first, but either way, he should be back playing with the senior team before the year is over.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Reporting to Argentina, won't play Martinez (knee) is training with Argentina but will not play with the national team, according to Simon Stone of the BBC.

Impact Martinez is still working on his recovery and working towards a return, with the defender now set to travel to Argentina to train with the national team. However, the defender will not yet play with the team, joining purely to train. The hope will be he is fit after the break, with their next match taking place Nov. 24 against Everton.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Amping up fitness Martinez (knee) continues to train and work on fitness ahead of the November international break, but an exact return has yet to be given by manager Ruben Amorim.

Impact Martinez is officially at the nine-month mark following his ACL injury with his surgery occurring in early February. Of course, that doesn't mean he should immediately get on the pitch and play 90 minutes. It's likely he'll need weeks of full training before being tested in a match and starts are probably still a month or so out given that United are healthy across their back line.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full team training Martinez (knee) eturned to training with the rest of the first-team squad on Wednesday, the club announced. "He's feeling well. The knee is responding really well, so I don't want...

Impact Martinez has been sidelined since early February after suffering a knee injury in the game against Crystal Palace. The center-back spent many months in recovery and rehabilitation and showed positive progress on Wednesday after being spotted training in full with the team in Carrington. The return of Martinez will provide a boost to the back three of coach Ruben Amorim since he is an undisputed starter when fully fit and available. That said, after many months on the sidelines, Martinez will likely be eased back to build his competitive fitness gradually in upcoming fixtures.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Training but out Martinez (knee) is back in training but still not an option, according to Ruben Amorim. "Licha is out. He trained really well. He was on the next pitch and I was watching. He's tr...

Impact Martinez is still not an option for the club as he battles his long-awaited return, with the defender set to miss out against Brighton. However, he has started to train and is nearing his return to fitness, just needing to win his spot back in the team sheet. A return date is still undetermined for the defender, although it does appear it could come anytime in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Martinez (knee) is eyeing a return to training and to play, according to manager Ruben Amorim. "Licha is near, but almost returning to the training with the team."

Impact Martinez is still recovering from his ACL injury dating back to last February, but he is the closest he has been to a return yet. However, he is yet to train with the rest of his teammates, needing to do that before he sees the field again. That said, the defender should train again soon, followed by his return to play.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing return to training Martinez (knee) is eyeing a return to full team training this week, according to Simon Jones of The Daily Mail.

Impact Martinez has been out since last February due to his torn ACL, but has finally reached a point where a return seems realistic. That said, the defender is expected to return to team training this week, stepping up after training individually for a bit due to their cautious approach on a return. He is now eyeing matches against Brighton and Nottingham Forest for returns before the end of October, still needing to see some progress before that comes to fruition.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Man Utd Learn New Recovery Timeline for Lisandro Martinez Man Utd have not been able to come close to the form they enjoyed immediately before Martínez's injury.

SEPTEMBER 15 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 13 • BBC.CO.UK

Spotted training with ball Martinez (knee) is progressing well in his rehabilitation, as he was spotted training with the ball and running on grass on Thursday, the club posted.

Impact Martinez suffered an ACL injury in February and has since been recovering and rehabbing with the aim of returning as early as possible. The defender is progressing well in his rehabilitation, as he was spotted training with the ball and running on grass on Thursday after doing strength exercises indoors last week. His development from Thursday is positive, as it suggests he may be slightly ahead of his initial schedule and could return before October. Once fully fit, Martinez is expected to regain his starting role in the back three after gradually rebuilding his match fitness.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Continues rehab indoors Martinez (knee) has been spotted indoors during his rehabilitation process, the club posted.

Impact Martinez underwent successful ACL surgery back in February and has since been recovering and rehabilitating from the injury. The defender has been spotted intensifying his rehab indoors on Sunday with the aim of returning to the pitch before the end of the year, likely around October if everything goes as planned. When fit, Martinez is an undisputed starter in the back three for the Red Devils and will look to gradually reclaim that spot once back fit.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Man United gets boost ahead of Europa League final against Tottenham as 3 players return

Manchester United will have a trio of players back from injury for the Europa League final against Tottenham

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Surgery successful Martinez (knee) underwent successful ACL surgery, The Daily Mail reports.

Impact Martinez's surgery went as well as can be expected and the defender now faces a lengthy recovery process. The timeline for ACL injuries is still generally around a year, though it's possible depending on the exact nature of the injury that Martinez could be back with six-to-eight months in a best-case scenario.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Man United confirms cruciate ligament injury for Lisandro Martinez

Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez is set for another long spell out of action after Manchester United confirmed he has a cruciate ligament injury

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

ACL injury confirmed Martinez will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL he sustained in Sunday's game against Crystal Palace, the club confirmed.

Impact Martinez will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL and likely requires surgery soon. This is a significant blow to the team, as he has been an undisputed starter and the most consistent central defender in the back three. With Martinez sidelined, Leny Yoro is a prime candidate for more minutes, but Noussair Mazraoui could also see additional time at center-back, with new comer Patrick Dorgu now an option at wing-back.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

ACL injury feared Martinez (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.

Impact Martinez is feared to have suffered a ruptured ACL, and isn't expected to play for the remainder of the season. It's the absolute worst-case scenario for the center-back. With Martinez on the sideline Leny Yoro should step into major minutes in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Serious injury feared Martinez (hamstring) is feared to have suffered a serious injury after being stretchered off the field Sunday, according to manager Ruben Amorim. "I think it is a serious situation...

Impact Martinez looks to be heading for a decent spell on the bench, with the defender feared to have suffered a serious injury after he had to be stretchered off the field. He is still set for assessment, so nothing is confirmed, but the club will hold their breath as they wait on results. He is a regular starter, starting in 28 of his 29 appearances this season, so this will force a change if he misses time. Harry Maguire or Leny Yoro are his most likely replacements while out.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Amorim issues ' serious' update on Lisandro Martinez injury | Sporting News Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has offered an update on Lisandro Martinez's latest injury.

FEBRUARY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruben Amorim issues ' serious' update on Lisandro Martinez injury | Sporting News Canada Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has offered an update on Lisandro Martinez's latest injury.

FEBRUARY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Manchester United 0-2 Crystal Palace: Player Ratings With Lisandro Martinez Injury a Major Concern Manchester United could be without their best defender for a significant period after Lisandro Martinez was stretchered off in the second ha...

FEBRUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM