Lisandro Martinez, defender of Manchester United, suffered a knee ligament injury, which according to the club is to exclude it for the rest of the season.
The 27-year-old was removed on a stretcher late during defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday with the release of the head of United Ruben Amorim described at that time as a “serious situation.”
“The injuries are assessed to determine the appropriate course of treatment and the time scale of his rehabilitation,” said Manchester United on Thursday.
“Everyone in Manchester United wish Lisandro Martinez the strength of a successful recovery and we will support him at every step.”
Martinez’s absence will be a blow to Amorim when he tries to improve the fortune of Old Trafford.
United takes 13th place in the Premier League after Palace’s defeat, which was the club’s seventh defeat in 13 matches at home this season.
The message appears at a time when the doubts about the efficiency of the left defender Luke Shaw, who has not started the game for United for almost 12 months.
“Despite [Martinez] He is really important to us, not only as a footballer, but also a character he has, especially at this difficult moment – said Amorim after the palace match. “Now it’s time for us to help Lichie.”
