Updated 17:56 IST, February 3rd 2025
'We Are Here To Help Him': Manchester United Defender Lisandro Martinez Leaves The Pitch In Tears Following Knee Injury
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez seriously injured his knee and had to be taken off the pitch in match against Crystal Palace.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez got seriously injured during the Red Devils' English Premier League match against Crystal Palace. Manchester United lost to Crystal Palace in their match and dropped another three points. Manchester United went down 2-0 to Crystal Palace. Lisandro Martinez during the match seriously injured his knee and had to be carried off on a stretcher following the injury. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim gave some insight into the injury and called it ‘pretty serious’.
Manchester United Defender Lisandro Martinez Seriously Injured
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was in tears as he was carried off on a stretcher with what manager Ruben Amorim called a “serious” left knee injury during the team’s Premier League loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The Argentina international sustained the injury as he stretched to make a challenge on Palace forward Ismaila Sarr in the 76th minute. He writhed in pain and was given a lengthy period of treatment as teammates watched on with concern.
The 27-year-old Martinez left the field at Old Trafford to applause from fans.
United lost the game 2-0.
“We are going to see in the next days but I think it is a serious situation,” Amorim said. “He is not only a great player but a strong character in the dressing room. He felt it and when you are a player, you know when it is something serious.
“We are here to help him in this difficult moment like he has helped us.”
Martinez had an injury-hit campaign last season, including time out with knee ligament damage and a foot problem.
(With AP Inputs)
Published 23:23 IST, February 2nd 2025