Lisandro Martínez sustained a serious knee injury, a torn anterior cruciate ligament during United’s home fixture against Crystal Palace in February. The injury forced him off on a stretcher and necessitated surgery, ruling him out for an extended period. He has not featured for the club since that setback, which means his absence stretches over eight months.
To put it in perspective, United’s official confirmation of the ACL injury came in early February, when the club acknowledged he would “be out for a while” pending assessments.
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Current status and expected return for Lisandro Martinez
Recent scans have reportedly shown “excellent condition” in Martínez’s knee, allowing him to progress to full first-team training. Reports suggest he will rejoin the first-team group this week. As for when he might play again, hopes are cautiously pinned on either:
Brighton on 25 October (home); orNottingham Forest on 1 November (away), Of course, that depends on how smoothly his ramp-up goes in training, how his body holds up, and whether the manager deems it safe to ease him back in.
What this means for Manchester United
Lisandro Martínez’s return represents a major morale and tactical boost. He has been a key defensive figure, known for his aggressiveness, leadership and ability to marshal the back line. The club and coaching staff are expected to tread cautiously to avoid any relapse, but if all goes well, he should be available again before November.
