Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United Defender Takes Timely Approach to Training Comeback

Careful Steps in Martinez’s Comeback after Injury Concerns

Manchester United is committed to a careful approach regarding Lisandro Martinez’s return from knee surgery, despite head coach Ruben Amorim’s enthusiasm about the defender’s return to training. The Argentine center-back has been sidelined since February following a cruciate ligament injury incurred during a home match against Crystal Palace.

Martinez, who joined United from Ajax in the summer of 2022, has struggled with injuries throughout his tenure, which includes knee complications and two significant foot injuries – limiting him to just 52 starts in the Premier League.

Caution Is Key

This history of injuries has led Amorim to exercise caution and resist the player’s eagerness to participate in the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, November 1.

He is eager to play in this match,

expressed Amorim.

However, he won’t be taking the field just yet; we need to ensure he takes his time.

Although Martinez has begun training with the squad, adjustments were made to his exercises to accommodate his recovery, emphasizing a gradual return to fitness.

Amorim believes that integrating Martinez back into the team will boost morale, especially as he values the veteran presence within the squad, stating,

His presence brings us an edge in training, which is invaluable for the team.

Amorim Responds to Dyche’s Comments

As Manchester United prepares for their match at the City Ground, it marks the first encounter between Amorim and new Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche since Dyche previously asserted that he could have achieved more wins with United by simply employing a standard 4-4-2 formation.

In a podcast discussion, Dyche mirrored sentiments that Amorim was fortunate to still be at the club given United’s disappointing performance last season, where they ended up in 15th place.

They keep referencing philosophy, yet the results aren’t reflective of it,

Dyche remarked when United had only secured 27 points from 28 matches at that point.

When confronted with Dyche’s remarks, Amorim acknowledged both the validity of Dyche’s perspective and the different contexts of their respective roles.

Perhaps had we played with a 4-4-2 formation, we might have seen more success,

Amorim noted.

But I maintain my approach, even if it takes longer to yield results. I appreciate that Dyche, as both a manager and a pundit, has his own insights.

While he respects Dyche’s intelligence and coaching acumen, Amorim remains steadfast in his belief in his own methodologies as they look ahead to the match.