March 12th 2024.
Lisandro Martinez, the injured defender for Manchester United, has been out of action since early February. His absence has been felt by the team, but it seems that he may be making a comeback sooner than expected. In a surprising turn of events, he has been called up to the Argentina squad for their upcoming international friendlies in March.
Martinez has had a tough second season in Manchester due to injuries. He had to undergo surgery for a metatarsal injury for the second time in a year. Although he returned to the team in January, he only played in four games before suffering a knee problem during a match against West Ham United. Fortunately, the injury was not as serious as initially thought, but it still required him to be out of action for six to eight weeks.
Despite not suffering any further setbacks, Martinez has not yet returned to training and is not expected to be ready for United's FA Cup quarter-final game against Liverpool on Sunday. This will be their last game before the international break in March. However, despite not being fully fit, Martinez has been called up by Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni for their friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the US.
Martinez, who was a key player for United last season after joining from Ajax, has only started in nine games this season due to his injuries. He even traveled with the team for their Manchester derby against City earlier this month, showing his support for his teammates along with another injured player, Rasmus Hojlund.
Although some fans may be worried about Martinez's involvement in international friendlies, it could be a sign that he is close to returning to the team for the rest of the season. United have faced numerous defensive problems this season, with Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire also being sidelined for extended periods. Tyrell Malacia, their only recognized left-back, has not played at all this season, leaving manager ten Hag with limited options.
As United prepare for their upcoming games, including the FA Cup quarter-final, it remains to be seen if Martinez will be fit enough to play. But for now, it is good news for both United and Argentina to see the talented defender making progress in his recovery. Hopefully, he will be back on the pitch soon, ready to help his team finish the season strong.
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