Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has received heartfelt support from his mother during his recovery from injury.

In a touching video, Martinez’s mum encourages him to “push” as he works on raising his leg. Unfortunately, Martinez is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing against Crystal Palace earlier this month.

There are concerns that the defender could be out for up to a year due to this injury. Following the incident, Martinez expressed his gratitude to his family, friends, teammates, and supporters for their encouraging messages.

On Instagram, he shared, “Today, after going through several stormy days where I allowed myself to feel and accept my sadness, helplessness, insecurities, fears, and a deep emotional imbalance, I am reconnecting with my essence and values, which help me see things from a kinder and more positive perspective.”

He continued, “I feel immense gratitude for the incredible work and support of Man United, the Argentina federation, my family, friends, teammates, and everyone who took the time to send me a message of encouragement. The surgery went perfectly! Now it’s time to give it my all, with heart and soul, in the rehabilitation process.”

Martinez’s injury comes at a challenging time for United, as they are already without several key players. Amad Diallo is expected to miss the rest of the season, while Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are also sidelined. Other unavailable players include Toby Collyer, Mason Mount, Altay Bayindir, and Jonny Evans.

Since joining United from Ajax in 2022, Martinez has made a significant impact, featuring prominently and accumulating 91 appearances across all competitions. During his time with the club, he has celebrated victories in both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.