Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United has been ruled out for a “extended period” after worsening a foot injury incurred last season.
Martinez was out for about two months after breaking his metatarsal in United’s Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla in April.
The Argentina center-back is now expected to be sidelined for a similar amount of time after United acknowledged the foot injury is still a concern.
“Lisandro Martinez will be out of action for an extended period due to an aggravation of the foot injury he suffered in April,” a statement said.
“The Argentinian defender experienced the setback in our Premier League game against Arsenal earlier this month.
“Martinez bravely continued playing for the following two games against Brighton and Bayern Munich.
“But it has now been determined that he needs a period on the sidelines for recovery and rehabilitation. Assessment is ongoing to decide next steps.”
Adding to United boss Erik ten Hag’s problems, the club also confirmed that defender Sergio Reguilon will miss the game against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday with a “minor injury”.