Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim described Lisandro Martinez's injury as a "serious situation" after the Argentine centre-back was stretchered off against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Red Devils had already fallen behind to Jean-Philippe Mateta's close-range opener by the time Martinez was left crumpled in a heap.

Lisandro Martínez will miss the rest of the season after the Manchester United defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Crystal Palace, according to reports in Argentina.

Amorim could mix things up further by moving the Dutchman to the central centre-back position and Maguire to the left. Maguire has experience playing as the left-sided defender in a three for England and Hull City but he is more of a ball-carrying centre-back than a passer.

Everyone at Manchester United wishes Lisandro Martinez strength for a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way.” United head coach Ruben Amorim

Manchester United confirm Lisandro Martinez injury blow - The Argentina international faces a significant spell on the sidelines

Manchester United are fearing the worst over defender Lisandro Martinez. The 27-year-old was stretchered off in tears during United's home defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday after appearing to jar his knee as he tried to turn near the end of the game.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will be out of action for the foreseeable future after the Argentina international suffered an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury, manager Ruben Amorim said on Thursday.

Manchester United paid tribute to Lisandro Martinez before their FA Cup match versus Leicester City.The Red Devils fell behind in the first half but put on a much more spirited display in the second