Impact Martinez left the match in the 71st minute being replaced by Raphael Varane. The defender recently returned from a foot injury which had kept him out since September and now has to deal with another ailment.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
LISANDRO MARTINEZ #6 - DEFENDER - MANCHESTER UNITED
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Forced off injured Martinez was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against West Ham with an injury.
Starts in Cup Martinez got the start during Sunday's 4-2 win over Newport County in the FA Cup.
Impact Martinez was finally back in the starting XI and he got some significant run in the FA Cup. The defender is back from a long-term foot issue and should now be competing for minutes in the starting XI. The United backline has changed repeatedly this season so it's not clear if Martinez and Raphael Varane will be the top choice defenders or if there will be more rotation on the horizon.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Records 27 minutes Sunday Martinez finally was back on the team sheet Sunday against Tottenham in the 2-2 draw, notching 27 minutes of play off the bench.
Impact Martinez was back on the pitch Sunday, finally making his long-awaited return after spending 20 matches on the sidelines due to a foot injury. His return was slightly disappointing, as even though he registered 27 minutes of play, he was unable to notch a single significant stat. The defender should return to the starting XI after a couple of matches of testing his legs and health, as the club continues to be in turmoil within the defensive department, with all but two of the team's normal center backs being out due to injury. He most likely won't gran the starting spot against Wolves on Feb. 1, but could get the nod a few days later against West Ham on Feb. 4.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Among substitutes Sunday Martinez (foot) is available from the bench for Sunday's match against Tottenham.
Impact Martinez returns earlier than expected from a foot injury which has kept him on the sidelines since September. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called on Sunday.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Surprise training Martinez (foot) is in training ahead of Sunday's clash with Tottenham, according to manager Erik Ten Hag. "Martinez is training."
Impact Martinez was expected to be multiple weeks away from a full return, but is now supposedly back in training, and was listed next to Luke Shaw. What is particularly interesting is that Shaw is expected to return Sunday. It's possible that Martinez could even be back in the first team squad for Sunday's match.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to face Wigan Martinez (foot) won't be part of the squad against Wigan Athletic on Monday, manager Erik ten Hag told media during his pre-match press conference. "They still need some time to fu...
Impact Martinez recently stated his rehab was going well and that he should return to action at some point during January, but the Wigan match comes too soon for the Argentina international. His next chance to feature will come on Sunday against Tottenham once the Premier League resumes this weekend.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab going as planned Martinez (foot) has returned to full training as his rehabilitation is going "perfectly", according to him.
Impact Martinez is on pace to make a return this month after missing almost the entire first half of the season with a foot injury. If the defender completes a full week of full training with no issues, then he could be an option for the Jan 14 clash against Tottenham.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Trending in right direction Martinez (foot) continues to recover from a serious injury but seems to be in the right direction, as he explained during an interview with Manchester United's official website Thu...
Impact Given the struggles Manchester United have had at the back this season, there's no question that manager Erik ten Hag wants him back as soon as possible. However, the defender also said he needs to be patient with his recovery before even thinking about returning to competitive action. "Definitely, we need to be patient, we need to be patient," he says. "I know that I will be back soon, very soon. It takes time, we need to be patient." Martinez's first chance to play in the EPL will come against Tottenham on Jan. 14, but the coaching staff expects him to be back in the mix for minutes at some point during January.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected back mid January Martinez (foot) is not expected to return until mid January, confirmed manager Erik ten Hag. "They [Martinez and Casemiro] are not available before Christmas. Mid-January, we expec...
Impact Martinez' absence is set to continue to the new year after missing the last four months with a foot injury. It is positive news that the defender is inching closer to a return, where he will likely slide back in the starting XI with injuries to Harry McGuire and Casemiro in the defense.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Martinez (foot) was spotted training individually Monday but is still not an option to return to action, Sam Carney of Manchester United's official website reports.
Impact Martinez was spotted with the group once training started, but he left shortly after to conduct some individual work as part of his injury rehabilitation. This is certainly a step in the right direction, but Martinez is ways away from returning to action and being an option to strengthen the Red Devils' struggling defense.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Man United defender Lisandro Martinez to have a second operation on his injured right foot
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will undergo surgery on his right foot for an injured metatarsalOCTOBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martinez to have second operation on foot injury Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will have a second operation on a foot injury he previously sustained in April. On Friday, it w...
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Will undergo surgery Martinez will undergo a new operation on his broken metatarsal and could be out for up to three months, Chris Wheeler of The Daily Mail reports.
Impact This is a massive blow for an already struggling Manchester United side, as Martinez will have another operation early next week following the latest setback in his return from injury. Martinez suffered the original injury in a Europa League tie against Sevilla in April and was out for 11 weeks, and he's expected to miss a similar amount of time here. This means Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans could all see more minutes playing alongside Raphael Varane at center-back.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for extended period out Martinez is set for multiple months on the sideline due to a foot injury he suffered in April, Manchester United announced.
Impact Martinez suffered a setback with the foot injury that ended his 2022/23 season. The defender is now expected to miss two or more months with this same injury. It's a rough turn for Manchester United with Harry Maguire out of favor and Victor Lindelof simply not being good enough. Still Lindelof is the most likely option to partner Raphael Varane moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful versus Palace Martinez (foot) remains a doubt ahead of Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace.
Impact Martinez -- who was left out of the squad that faced the Eagles in Carabao Cup action Tuesday -- could be sidelined for his second straight match if unable to get fit in time for Saturday. In his six appearances for the club to open the season, the central defender has generated 11 clearances, seven tackles (six won) and four interceptions. Veteran Jonny Evans figures to hold down the backline in Martinez's stead.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined Saturday Martinez (foot) was not included in the match-day squad versus Burnley on Saturday due to a foot injury, per The Athletic.
Impact Martinez will likely face an uphill battle to feature in Tuesday's Carabao Cup contest but hasn't been officially ruled out against the Eagles on Saturday. Up until Saturday's contest, the central defender was a mainstay in the starting XI, featuring in all six of his appearances for the club. Without Martinez in the squad, Jonny Evans made his first start of the campaign and figures to continue featuring for the club however long Martinez is out.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in defeat Martinez registered an assist in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Brighton.
Impact Martinez picked up his first Man Utd assist when his midfield pass was picked up by Hannibal, who netted the consolation goal. Along with many of his teammates, Martinez is lacking in confidence and he looks a shadow of the player he was last season.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Brighton Martinez (foot) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Brighton.
Impact Martinez was part of the Argentina squad that won two matches in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers over the last two weeks, and the defender is ready to lead the defense in this match against the Seagulls. He will partner with Victor Lindelof at center-back.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Should be option against Brighton Martinez (foot) is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Erik ten Hag.
Impact It's been a weird international break for Martinez, who wasn't thought to be actually injured and then didn't take part in either match for Argentina over the break. If he's fit, he'll be needed in this spot Saturday against Brighton with Raphael Varane still out. Martinez has started all four league matches this season but subbed up before the 70th minute in two of them.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out international clash Martinez (foot) was not included in the squad against Bolivia on Tuesday.
Impact Martinez was expected to be available for Tuesday's matchup but it seems the defender is still dealing with his foot injury. His absence for Argentina raises doubts regarding his availability for club Manchester United when they face Brighton on Saturday. If Martinez is unable to play against Brighton, it could open the door for Harry Maguire to make his first start of the season for the Red Devils.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return Martinez (foot) is back in training ahead of Tuesday's international clash with Bolivia.
Impact Martinez is expected to return to the pitch after missing Thursday's 1-0 win over Ecuador. The center-back's first chance to return is against Bolivia on Tuesday. Martinez should be fully fit and available when he returns to Manchester barring any set backs.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss first Argentina match Martinez (foot) won't be rushed back and will miss Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.
Impact This is probably a smart move on Argentina's part, though Martinez clearly isn't 100 percent since suffering the initial problem. It's still not believed to be anything serious, but if he misses both matches for Argentina over the break, then there will be questions on his status a week from now.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play with Argentina Martinez doesn't have an injury in his foot and is expected to play for Argentina over the break, reports Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.
Impact This is about the same as what Erik ten Hag said after the match, as Martinez seems to only have a knock on his foot and it's nothing serious. There's a decent chance he'll feature at least once for Argentina over the break and should be fine to play the Sept. 16 league contest against Brighton.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Issue may not be serious Martinez was forced to come off with a foot issue in Sunday's match against Arsenal, but manager Erik ten Hag doesn't think it's serious. "And Licha said he had a problem on his fo...
Impact With two weeks until the next league match, a better idea on Martinez's status should be made. He's dealt with a couple minor issues in the early season and this one seems similar, as he simply hit an opponent on a follow through, which had him down and forced to sub out. He's started each of the first four matches and hasn't made it past 70 minutes in two of them.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
