How Reds reacted to Martinez's misfortune
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was withdrawn from our 2-2 draw to Sevilla in the Europa League on Thursday evening after picking up an injury.
After going down with a non-contact issue, there were fears that Licha could have injured his Achilles.
At full-time, however, Erik ten Hag assured fans that while it ‘doesn’t look great’, the area of his issue was not where many thought, adding: “I think [it is] an injury [that means] he will not play on Sunday; I cannot say what the diagnosis [is], I prefer to wait and know what it is.”
Players and fans alike have since rallied around the popular centre-back to wish him well in his upcoming recovery period.
Erik's injury update after Sevilla clash
ArticleBoth Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez were withdrawn during our Europa League quarter-final first leg.
David De Gea was among the first to extend his support to his team-mate, using the prayer hands and heart emoji to convey his feelings.
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) April 13, 2023Our opponents, Sevilla, also took the time to wish Licha a speedy recovery with the defender looking likely to miss next week’s second leg away to the Spanish outfit.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Lisandro 🙏
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) April 13, 2023
Former United players Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes, on punditry duties for BT Sport, were in agreement that our no.6 will be a significant loss to our backline.
“My thoughts go out to him,” Owen said. “It is the worst feeling ever as a player when you know you’ve done something wrong.
“He is such a fabulous player, [losing him] would be such a huge blow.”
Scholes echoed those thoughts, adding: “He’s going to be a big miss. He has shown real character and leadership skills; a strength and solidness to that back four.”
A big blow 😔
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 13, 2023
Paul Scholes fears Man Utd defender Lisandro Martínez has suffered a bad Achilles injury.#UEL pic.twitter.com/KZI1IFPNm2
Others on social media wished him a ‘speedy recovery’, with one lauding him as ‘vital’ to our side.
Another wrote: “Come back stronger.”
Good luck in your recovery, Licha!