Casemiro sends message to Lisandro Martinez after Man United tribute
Man United midfielder Casemiro has sent a message on social media to Lisandro Martínez following confirmation of his injury.
Man United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup, with Harry Maguire scoring a controversial late winner.
Harry Maguire’s winning goal for Man United should have been disallowed due to replays showing he was offside, but with no VAR in place, the goal stood.
Martínez is set to miss the remainder of the Man United season after tearing his ACL in their last Premier League match. Many of his teammates have shared their support, and Casemiro joined in after the club paid tribute to the Argentine defender.
Man United players offer gesture to injured Lisandro Martinez
Casemiro took to Instagram to dedicate a story to the defender after the club wore training shirts in his honour following his injury.
The Brazilian midfielder has struggled to make an impact under Ruben Amorim, featuring in just 14 Premier League matches and primarily being used in cup competitions.
Man United were open to selling Casemiro in the January transfer window, but no move materialised despite interest from abroad.
He did not start against Leicester and was only introduced in stoppage time, highlighting his limited game time this season.
Lisandro Martinez absence is a big blow for Ruben Amorim
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Martinez’s injury is another setback for both him and the team, as injuries have repeatedly stalled his momentum.
With the Argentine sidelined, fringe players such as Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelöf may have to step in as depth options.
Martinez had been a key figure for United before his latest injury, starting 31 of his 32 games across all competitions, scoring two goals, and providing two assists.
With no centre-back reinforcements arriving in January, Amorim will now have to rely on existing squad options.