Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is edging closer to a long-awaited return, with reports suggesting he will rejoin full training this week. According to journalist Chris Wheeler, the Argentine centre-back was initially expected to be fully integrated with the first team last week but took part only in partial sessions as a precaution.<\/p>\n
Now, the 26-year-old is set to step up his training intensity as he targets a return to competitive action before the international break next month. This is a significant boost for Ruben Amorim, who has been without his key defender for much of the season due to recurring injury setbacks.<\/p>\n
Martinez\u2019s absence has been felt across United\u2019s backline, which has struggled with consistency and injuries to multiple defenders. His composure on the ball, leadership, and aggressive defending have been sorely missed, especially in crucial Premier League and European fixtures.<\/p>\n
Ruben Amorim has often highlighted Martinez\u2019s influence both on and off the pitch, praising his mentality and communication in organizing the defense. The Argentine\u2019s return could provide much-needed stability as United aim to climb the league table and maintain their push in cup competitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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