Manchester United Star Suffers Season Ending Injury In Gut Wrenching Scene

Manchester United confirm Lisandro Martinez cruciate ligament blow

A distraught-looking Martinez was carried off on a stretcher against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Manchester United have been dealt a significant blow with the news that defender Lisandro Martinez has suffered a cruciate ligament injury.

Martinez was forced off on a stretcher during Sunday's match against Crystal Palace, with the Argentine defender looking distraught as he was carried from the pitch.

The injury occurred midway through the first half, with Martinez clutching his knee in agony after landing awkwardly from an aerial challenge.

Initial concerns were that the injury could be serious, and a subsequent scan has confirmed the worst fears of the United medical team.

Martinez has been a key player for United since his summer move from Ajax, quickly establishing himself as a fan favourite with his tenacious and wholehearted displays.

The news of his injury will be a significant blow to United's chances of success this season, with the Red Devils already facing a hectic schedule in the coming weeks.

Manager Erik ten Hag will now be forced to reassess his defensive options, with Martinez likely to be out of action for several months.

The injury to Martinez is the latest in a long line of setbacks for United, who have already lost several key players to injury this season.

Despite the challenges they face, United will be hoping to bounce back from the disappointment of Martinez's injury and maintain their push for success this season.

The Red Devils will be in action again on Wednesday, as they look to get back to winning ways against a tough opponent.

With Martinez set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, the focus will be on the United players who can step up and fill the void left by the injured defender.

One player who could be set for a run in the team is Victorian Lindelof, who has found himself largely on the periphery of the United squad so far this season.

Lindelof has been limited to just a handful of appearances, but could now be set for an extended run in the team as United look to cope with the loss of Martinez.

Other options for Ten Hag include Luke Shaw, who has been used as a makeshift centre-back on several occasions this season.

Shaw has shown himself to be more than capable of performing in the position, and could now be set for an extended run in the team as United look to navigate the challenges ahead.

With Martinez out of action, the focus will be on the United players who can step up and fill the void left by the injured defender.

Only time will tell how United will cope with the loss of Martinez, but one thing is for sure - the Red Devils will be desperate to get back to winning ways as soon as possible.

For now, the thoughts of everyone at United will be with Martinez, as he begins the long and arduous journey of recovering from his cruciate ligament injury.