It’s difficult to reckon it has taken almost ten months since the sounds of Lisandro Martinez robust tackles and uncontained ardor echoed in Old Trafford. The Argentinian gladiator has been recovering from the awful ACL injury. His absence has been for a long time but is almost extensive because his prognosis will always remain Manchester United’s future.
According to sources, the club’s 2026 recruitment strategy is literally waiting on one thing — whether Martinez can rise again like a footballing phoenix.
United knows a fully fit Martinez is rarer than a quiet day on Football Twitter. When he’s in the lineup, Pep Guardiola once said it best: “He’s different.” And that’s the thing — United doesn’t want “different.” They want him.
The Dilemma: Replace or Reinforce Lisandro Martinez
Here’s the catch: Martinez is as brilliant as he is breakable. His injury record reads like a Shakespearean tragedy — beautiful moments, tragic endings. Yet Amorim reportedly sees him as the cornerstone of his three-man defensive fortress.
If Martinez returns firing, United’s board might shelve the “big-name defender” hunt and instead scout a younger understudy — someone who can learn, not replace. But if the Argentine’s body betrays him again, they might turn to Marc Guehi or Nico Schlotterbeck — dependable, solid, and decidedly less fun.
Author’s Take on Martinez : Keep the Faith, But Keep the Crutches Handy
Honestly, trusting Martinez for your defense is like banking on your Wi-Fi for a Zoom interview. When it works, it works great. When it doesn’t, it’s complete chaos.
But there’s something poetic about United’s faith in him. According to sources, the plan is patience — give him time, let him roar again, and pray his knees agree.
If he returns to his ruthless best, Manchester United’s defensive saga might just find its missing piece. If not? Well, they’ll still have the memes — and a January transfer window to fix the heartbreak.
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