Lisandro Martinez admits it has been a dark time for him since suffering a serious knee injury, but after ‘perfect’ surgery he is focusing on a positive future. The 27-year-old suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Manchester United’s defeat to Crystal Palace earlier this month. It was nightmare news for the defender who is likely to miss the start of the next campaign as well, such is the severity of the problem.
The Argentinian says it has been a very emotional time for him as he comes to terms with how long he will be sidelined for, but is now concentrating on returning to action as soon as possible. Martinez wrote on Instagram on Saturday: ‘Today, after going through several stormy days where I allowed myself to feel and accept my sadness, helplessness, insecurities, fears, and a deep emotional imbalance, I am reconnecting with my essence and my values, which help me see things from a kinder and more positive perspective.
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‘I feel immense gratitude for the incredible work and support of @manchesterunited , @afaseleccion , my family, friends, teammates, and everyone who took the time to send me a message of encouragement. ‘The surgery went perfectly!! Now it’s time to give it my all, with heart and soul, in the rehabilitation process.’. Manchester United are struggling with a number of injury problems at the moment, with Martinez far from the only player out of action.
Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo and Jonny Evans are all out, while Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer have both been struggling with injury but may be fit to play on Sunday against Tottenham. So stretched is Ruben Amorim’s first team squad that five teenagers have travelled with them for the clash with Spurs on Sunday. Midfielders Sekou Kone and Jack Moorhouse, goalkeeper Elyh Harrison, left-back Harry Amass, and striker Chido Obi-Martin have all made the trip to north London this weekend.
News this week that Amad Diallo is set to be out for a number of weeks with an ankle injury has been a serious blow to Amorim among a string of setbacks. ‘Extremely disappointed to be writing this message in such a crucial time of the season,’ Amad told his followers on social media on Saturday evening. ‘Unfortunately, I will be out for some time with an injury. ‘I will come back stronger than ever!! Time to support the boys from the outside. Still loads to play for.’.
