Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to keep Lisandro Martinez despite his poor injury record throughout his tenure at Old Trafford. Amorim has prioritised the attacking department during the summer transfer window, but other positions remain an area of his concern.
United have endured a miserable campaign by their immense standard, finishing 16th in the Premier League while showcasing defensive vulnerability. The squad that Amorim inherited from Erik ten Hag has failed to adapt to the demands of the new boss.
Even playing a three-man defence has failed to improve the defensive record of the club due to the players available. United have only four natural centre-backs, apart from Martinez, while they play a three-man defensive formation under the Portuguese boss.
Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez to stay at the club despite his poor injury record.
While there remains a possibility of a new defensive recruit, Martinez’s future remains safe despite the current ongoing squad overhaul. The majority of the United squad are available for sale, but Martinez is one of the few recent successful purchases.
United signed Martinez from Ajax for £56.7m under Erik ten Hag, and the Argentine enjoyed consistently strong performances when available. According to Sky Sports, Martinez impressed Amorim before the injury that he suffered during the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
The 27-year-old defender has missed 80 games for both United and his country combined since joining the Red Devils. While the Argentinian and United are satisfied with his rehabilitation since undergoing surgery, his timeline remains quite extensive.
United have signed Matheus Cunha early in the summer transfer window and continue to focus on the attacking department. Their stance on the defensive department remains unknown and could potentially depend on who they manage to sell.
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Many of the unwanted players are under massive wages, making their sales complicated with cautious suitors in the market. Rest assured, Amorim’s faith in Martinez is a piece of good news for the Argentine, who immediately became a fan favourite at Old Trafford despite his struggles with injuries.