Lisandro Martinez season over as Manchester United confirm broken metatarsal for Argentina international

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has suffered a broken metatarsal that has brought his season to an end. The Argentina international has proved to be an astute signing by The Red Devils, with his no-nonsense style of play winning him a legion of fans.

Ad He was in action from the start for United against Sevilla in the Europa League on Thursday, but was unable to finish the match. Europa LeagueTen Hag: United had to 'kill the game' vs Sevilla, Martinez injury 'doesn't look that great'YESTERDAY AT 22:25 Martinez pulled up in pain with no other players around him, and was carried from the field of play by Sevilla pair Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel who are compatriots of the former Ajax man.

There was a host of speculation with regard to the injury, and Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag said in his post-match press conference on Thursday evening that the problem was not an Achilles issue. Reports overnight in Martinez’s native Argentina suggested the defender had suffered a broken metatarsal, and that was confirmed by his club.

Tuchel says resolving Mane-Sane row has had 'cleansing effect' on Bayern squad Klopp likens Bellingham pursuit to child wanting 'a Ferrari at Christmas' A statement from United read: “Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot. “However, the Argentinian defender is expected to make a full recovery in time to be ready for the start of next season.” United manager Ten Hag was somewhat cagey when asked about Martinez’s injury during his press conference on Friday previewing the game with Nottingham Forest.