Manchester United are poised to receive a massive injury boost in the coming days.
According to Daily Mail Sport, defender Lisandro Martinez is eyeing a return against Brighton & Hove Albion or Nottingham Forest.
The £36 million-rated star is expected to step up to first-team training this week after recent scans showed that his knee is in good shape.
United take on Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday, but that high-intensity clash might come just a little too soon for him.
The Red Devils have been patient with his recovery, considering how much he has struggled with injuries over the last two years.
Manager Ruben Amorim will have the final say on whether the defender makes the matchday squad.
It is likely Amorim will hand him a brief cameo against Brighton to ease him back into action.
The 27-year-old remains one of the most influential voices inside the United dressing room.
His return could be a huge lift for Amorim, who is under pressure to deliver a consistent run of wins after managing only 19 victories in his first 50 games.
The former Ajax sensation is tailor-made for the left centre-back role in Amorim’s 3-4-3 setup.
We believe he could be the key piece needed to make the system truly click.
He is known for his fearless tackles and passionate defending.
This is one of the primary reasons why he is highly adored by the United supporters.
Martinez is also a superb ball distributor from the back.
United have sorely missed a defender of his technical quality and composure on the ball.
Luke Shaw has filled that role in recent months, but his performances have been inconsistent and overly cautious.
The Englishman often opts for sideways or backward passes, slowing down United’s build-up play.
The Red Devils will hope that Martinez makes a strong return to action and remains injury-free for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign.
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