Manchester United have received mixed injury updates on centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt, according to a report from Goal.com published on Sunday.
The report, which did not provide specific details on the nature or severity of each player's condition, indicates that the two defenders are facing different recovery outlooks. No further information was given on which player received positive news and which faces a longer absence.
Martinez has a history of fitness problems. Sports Illustrated noted that the Argentine has already missed 609 days of action across four years due to various injuries. Theweek.in reported that Martinez's current injury could influence Manchester United's decision on whether to sell him before the summer of 2027.
The updates come after Martinez posted an emotional message following Argentina's World Cup loss, according to theeagleonline.com.ng. In a separate report, Vanguard News quoted an unnamed Argentina player hitting back at critics of the national team, saying "they have no reason to hate us."
Manchester United will now assess the fitness of both defenders ahead of their upcoming fixtures, with the club's transfer plans potentially affected by Martinez's recovery timeline.
