Manchester United Express Concerns Over Lisandro Martinez’s Fitness as Injury Struggles Continue

Manchester United chiefs are reportedly expressing ‘serious concerns’ regarding Lisandro Martinez’s physicality as he navigates the end of another injury-plagued season, according to Football Insider.

During his three-and-a-half years with United, the center-back has struggled to maintain fitness for an entire season.

How Martinez has fared on the injury front since joining United

Among his notable setbacks, Martinez has dealt with a metatarsal fracture and a cruciate ligament tear, the latter delaying his start to the 2025/2026 season.

The Argentine made his first appearance of the current term at the end of November and featured 14 times before suffering a calf injury in training, sidelining him for an additional five matches.

While this situation is challenging for everyone involved, it poses a significant dilemma for United considering Martinez’s influence when he is fit to play.

Martinez’s record in all competitions

Since joining from Ajax in 2022 for £56.7 million, he has been a first-choice player in defense and signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year.

Martinez will be out of contract in June 2027, potentially 2028

The club is expected to activate the option as Martinez approaches the end of his contract, but it remains uncertain whether he will be offered new terms afterward.

Presently, the 28-year-old has one match left of his suspension for violent conduct, positioning him to return for the team’s upcoming match at the Stadium of Light next Saturday.

Simultaneously, Martinez aims to play a crucial role for his national team, the reigning champions, in the upcoming World Cup. Meanwhile, United officials will be closely watching, hoping he avoids any significant setbacks during the tournament.