Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez is now considered “close” to resuming full training with the rest of the squad, having spent eight months sidelined with a knee injury.
After breaking his foot towards the end of a promising debut season with the club in 2022–23, Martínez suffered the same issue early into the 2023–24 campaign, before a medial knee ligament injury later ruled him out until the 2024 FA Cup final.
The ACL injury sustained in February 2025 was another frustrating setback for a player who had largely impressed and captured the spirit of what fans want since his arrival from Ajax for an overall package worth in excess of £50 million ($67.2 million)
But his latest recovery is nearing its conclusion. A report from notes that positive results from a scan on the injured knee last week have paved the way for the final steps.
Given the nature of the injury, and perhaps with caution over his recent history, United are not expected to rush Martínez back into action. However, the possibility is there that he could rejoin the rest of the squad by the end of this week.
From there, it will be about building fitness and match readiness, suggesting a return to the pitch might be only a matter of weeks.
