Manchester United could not have lost Lisandro Martinez at a worse time. After creating Bruno Fernandes' winner against Rangers and firing in a deflected winner against Fulham, it felt as though United were recapturing the Martinez of old.
He was experiencing his best run of form since his first season at Old Trafford and was beginning to adjust to Ruben Amorim's three at the back formation.
However, the Argentine was forced off with a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the latter stages of United's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace and is set to be sidelined for several months.
As a left-footer, Martinez is one of the very first names on the teamsheet when he is fit. He possesses the credentials to advance the ball and get United on the front foot from a deep-lying position.
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