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Martínez Injury: Man Utd Faces Anxious Wait
20 Jul
Summary
- Lisandro Martínez sustained an injury during the 2026 World Cup final.
- His return to Manchester United is expected after a three-week break.
- Ayden Heaven is a potential replacement at center-back.
Manchester United faces an anxious wait to determine the severity of the injury Lisandro Martínez sustained during the 2026 World Cup final. The defender was withdrawn before halftime after appearing to injure his thigh, though he did return to the bench and participated in the post-match ceremony, offering some optimism.
Martínez's injury history is a concern for Manchester United, having previously missed nine months due to an ACL injury and other spells out with calf issues. He is expected to have a three-week break before reporting for club duty around August 10, potentially missing early summer fixtures against Leeds United and AC Milan.
With Matthijs de Ligt still recovering from surgery, Ayden Heaven is seen as a natural left-footed replacement to partner Harry Maguire. The 19-year-old impressed when filling in previously and may now have an extended opportunity to solidify a defensive partnership.
