By Canadian Press on February 2, 2025.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez was carried off on a stretcher with a left leg injury during Manchester United’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Martinez sustained the injury as he stretched to make a challenge on Palace forward Ismaila Sarr in the 76th minute.
The 27-year-old Martinez was in tears as he left the field at Old Trafford to applause from United fans.
United was losing the game 1-0 at the time.
Martinez had an injury-hit campaign last season, including time out with knee ligament damage.
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