Promising News on Lisandro Martinez’s Injury Progress Signals Positive Outlook

In a significant boost to Manchester United, talented centre-back Lisandro Martinez has resumed training at the illustrious Carrington facility as he enters the final stages of his recovery from a foot injury. The Argentine defender suffered a fracture during the intense Europa League quarter-final showdown against Sevilla back in April, prematurely ending his campaign.

Martinez, 25, underwent a successful surgical procedure to address the injury, with the primary objective of making a complete recovery in time for the forthcoming pre-season preparations. Encouragingly, the resilient player took to Twitter to confirm his return to Carrington, signaling positive progress in his rehabilitation.

So happy to be here! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Lejz1D04PO

— Lisandro Martinez (@LisandrMartinez) June 29, 2023

Manchester United’s pre-season training is set to commence on July 10, exactly nine days ahead of their anticipated encounter with Lyon in Edinburgh. However, interim manager Erik ten Hag intends to travel with a limited squad to Norway for a friendly fixture against Leeds United on July 12, allowing Martinez additional time to regain match fitness.

Following these warm-up matches, the Red Devils will embark on an extensive pre-season tour in the United States. A series of high-profile friendlies awaits United, including clashes against Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund. Concluding their summer preparations in Dublin, Ireland, on August 5, the Manchester giants will face Athletic Club in what promises to be an exciting encounter.

With just nine days separating their final pre-season fixture and the commencement of the Premier League campaign, Erik Ten Haag’s men will have a brief window to fine-tune their tactics and consolidate their preparations before facing Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on August 14. The club’s loyal supporters eagerly await the return of competitive action, hopeful that Martinez’s recovery progresses smoothly, reinforcing the team’s defensive line ahead of the upcoming challenges.