{"id":288886,"date":"2023-09-06T13:38:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T13:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=288886"},"modified":"2023-09-06T13:38:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T13:38:06","slug":"manchester-united-star-gives-erik-ten-hag-much-needed-injury-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/manchester-united-star-gives-erik-ten-hag-much-needed-injury-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United star gives Erik ten Hag much needed injury boost"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lisandro Martinez has given Erik ten Hag a much needed boost by training with Argentina following his removal in Manchester United\u2019s defeat to Arsenal.<\/p>\n
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The Red Devils conceded twice in injury time with Martinez off the pitch as Ten Hag\u2019s side slipped to their second defeat in four matches.<\/p>\n
Martinez missed the end of last season with a foot injury but he recovered in time to start this campaign.<\/p>\n
However, Martinez has been subbed off in 50% of United\u2019s matches so far this season with injury issues.<\/p>\n
He appeared uncomfortable as he made his way off the pitch at the Emirates to be replaced by Harry Maguire.<\/p>\n
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Nevertheless, Martinez travelled to Argentina for international duty on Sunday night and trained with his team-mates on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a welcome relief for Ten Hag, who is already without first choice defenders Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane.<\/p>\n
Victor Lindelof, who started alongside Martinez in north London, was another late removal as he made way for Jonny Evans at the Emirates.<\/p>\n
But the Swede was struggling with illness and will train with Sweden this week.<\/p>\n
United hope to have Mason Mount back for the visit of Brighton to Old Trafford after the international break.<\/p>\n
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