Manchester United have confirmed that center back Lisandro Martinez has suffered an ACL injury. MORE — Man United vs Crystal Palace recap Martinez was stretchered off the Old Trafford pitch in tears after suffering the injury in the 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez is set for another long spell out of action after Manchester United confirmed he has a cruciate ligament injury.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has suffered a cruciate ligament injury, the club have confirmed.

Amorim could mix things up further by moving the Dutchman to the central centre-back position and Maguire to the left. Maguire has experience playing as the left-sided defender in a three for England and Hull City but he is more of a ball-carrying centre-back than a passer.

The Argentina international faces a significant spell on the sidelines and his absence leaves Ruben Amorim without a fit left-footer to play on the left of his back three

Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez has suffered a major injury blow ahead of his side’s FA Cup fourth Round clash with Leicester City on Friday. The Red Devils disclosed this in a statement via their website on Thursday.

The major concern that Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim displayed over defender Lisandro Martinez has proven to, unfortunately, be correct. The Red Devils suffered their second Premier League loss in four domestic outings over the weekend as Jean-Phillippe Mateta scored twice to seal a 2-0 Crystal Palace win at Old Trafford.

Manchester United informed that Lisandro Martinez has suffered an ACL injury, which is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season.

"Everyone at Manchester United wishes Lisandro Martinez strength for a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way. "Assessment of the injury is ongoin