Why Lisandro Martinez was substituted at half-time for Manchester United vs Wolves

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane said that Lisandro Martinez suffered a slight injury during the Reds' 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Reds were unconvincing for large spells against their West Midlands opponents but took the lead 15 minutes from time when Varane powered home a close-range header following Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross. United rode their luck further in stoppage time when Wolves were denied a clear penalty when Andre Onana clattered into substitute Sasa Kalajdzic.

Ultimately United got what they wanted on the night as they collected all three points but there was some mild confusion after Martinez was substituted at half-time. The Argentinian had been booked after a strong challenge in the first 45 minutes and it was speculated he may have been subbed to avoid picking up another caution.

However, Varane told the BBC that an injury led to the 25-year-old being withdrawn. "A little problem on his ankle, tendon," the Frenchman explained. "We’ll see but I don’t think it’s a big deal. We’ll see how he is this week."

Martinez was spotted on the bench in the second half which would suggest any issue he did incur was not serious. With a first victory under their belts, United now switch their attention to Saturday evening when they travel to Tottenham Hotspur.

Ange Postecoglou's side drew 2-2 on the opening weekend away at Brentford and are now navigating through the season without their talisman Harry Kane who joined Bayern Munich last week. Saturday will mark their new Australian manager's first home game in the Premier League.

The transfer window is in full swing and United have got their hands on three players well in advance of the September 1 deadline, with Rasmus Hojlund joining Mason