Manchester United says defender Lisandro Martinez has sustained a cruciate ligament injury. The Argentina international was carried off on a stretcher in United’s 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League last Sunday.

In a statement, United said: Manchester United can confirm that Lisandro Martinez suffered an injury to his cruciate ligament in Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace. "Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the appropriate course of treatment and the timescale for his rehabilitation.

Lisandro Martinez faces a significant spell on the sidelines after Manchester United confirmed that he has suffered an injury to his cruciate ligament. The centre-back was stretchered off the pitch in tears after appearing to twist his knee in the defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.