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 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.

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.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United is facing a concerning injury after suffering a knee problem during a recent match. The Argentine defender was forced off the pitch in visible pain and speculation is building about the potential impact on his season.

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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 fear Lisandro Martinez is out for the remainder of the season with an apparent knee injury. Martinez was carried off on a stretcher in tears after an innocuous tangle with the Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr in the 82nd minute of United's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

Manchester United paid tribute to Lisandro Martinez before their FA Cup match versus Leicester City.The Red Devils fell behind in the first half but put on a much more spirited display in the second