LISANDRO MARTINEZ has handed new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorin an immediate injury blow.
Amorim started work this week and met some of his players at the club’s Carrington training ground.
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Martinez, 26, was not among them as he had travelled to South America to represent Argentina against Paraguay and Peru.
However, the defender has now been sent straight back to Manchester after national team medics discovered a “significant hip injury”.
It is believed he picked up the issue in the 3-0 win over Leicester on Sunday but flew to join the Argentina squad before it was evaluated.
Reports in Argentina claim he felt “discomfort” after a coming together with an opponent.
Despite completing 90 minutes, the pain has left him unable to “function normally”.
Martinez will now be assessed by United‘s doctors.
The issue provides a headache for new Red Devils coach Amorim as he prepares for his first against Ipswich on November 24.
Amorim is already without injured centre-half Harry Maguire until the end of the month.
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While Luke Shaw remains out having missed the whole season so far.
But he has been boosted by the return of Leny Yoro to training this week as he nears full recovery from a metatarsal injury.
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The centre-back has not played since his £52million move from Lille in the summer.
And forgotten man Tyrell Malacia also played in first minutes in SEVENTEEN months for the under-21s on Tuesday night.
Amorim was seen pictured at Carrington yesterday, greeting the likes of Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Toby Collyer.
Man Utd ratings v Leicester
Here’s how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the Red Devils.
ANDRE ONANA – 7
Stood tall when Ndidi went through on goal and a decent tip round the post from Ayew as Leicester tried to get back in it.
NOUSSAIR MAZROUAI – 6
Lucky to escape tackle on Buonanotte without any punishment. Supplied the cross from the left which led to United’s second goal.
MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6
Made a key second half clearance when the Foxes were trying to find their way back into the game. Fairly comfortable afternoon for home defenders.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7
Spent the first hour at centre half then showed his versatility by switching to left-back when Dalot was forced off.
DIOGO DALOT – 6
Did a steady job keeping the Foxes at bay but then taken off on the hour – presumably due to injury as United had to reshuffle their defence.
CASEMIRO – 7
Better from the veteran Brazilian who helped United take command of the game before getting the chance to put his feet up late on.
MANUEL UGARTE – 6
Great challenge on Soumare showed what he is all about and some signs he is finding his feet. Will be looking forward to arrival of former boss Amorim.
AMAD DIALLO – 7
Delightful backheel for Fernandes to curl home the opener and could have scored himself. The Ivorian has had a good week.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 8
Presented with a shirt to mark his 250th appearance before the game and will be getting more plaudits for his performance here. Involved in all three goals.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 5
Given the nod to start ahead of Garnacho but did not do enough to justify the faith of Van Nistelrooy. No surprise when he was replaced by the Argentine on the hour.
RASMUS HOJLUND – 5
A largely ineffective afternoon for the Danish forward before he was subbed late on. Nothing wrong with his work-rate but does he have the quality Amorim will want?
