World champion closing in on Manchester United return; huge boost for Ruben Amorim

Huge boost for Ruben Amorim as Lisandro Martinez resumes training for Manchester United

Manchester United will receive a significant boost in their defensive department after suffering from anxiety and lots of reshuffling in their backline. The Red Devils have received promising news on their defender Lisandro Martinez. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has posted on X that the Argentine has returned to full training and should be playing on the field in November.

This update should be a breath of fresh air for the already disgusted United fans. Although they have enjoyed some happiness with their recent run of wins, the team has had to suffer through defensive insecurities, which were the cause of huge headaches for the United faithful.

The 27-year-old left-footed centre-back suffered an ACL injury after awkwardly twisting while going for a tough challenge for the ball. The injury became disastrous for the Red Devils, and it was even followed by a series of setbacks which have haunted the Argentine international since 2023. The absence of Lisandro had earlier forced Ten Hag and is now even forcing Ruben Amorim to try out various combinations in the team’s backline.

Ruben Amorim is still cautious

Ruben Amorim, however, has decided to take a careful approach. When reporters asked about Martínez’s possible involvement against Nottingham Forest in the upcoming Premier League game, the Portuguese manager said he had to calm the player’s eagerness to return. Amorim explained that Martínez wanted to feature, but still needed more time.

The manager added that the defender had just started full sessions and would gradually regain rhythm. His caution shows a long-term view, especially as United face a congested schedule in domestic and European fixtures. The club expected him to make his comeback in October, but minor setbacks delayed his recovery.

“He wants to go to this one [Forest], he isn’t going to this one. He’s going to need time. He has started training with us. Slowly, he is going to get better.”

Via: GOAL

A former United scout, Mick Brown, also said that Lisandro Martínez will feel as good as a new signing for Manchester United and Amorim, a statement that should definitely capture the mood at Carrington as the defender nears full fitness.

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