Manchester United have confirmed that center back Lisandro Martinez has suffered an ACL injury. MORE — Man United vs Crystal Palace recap Martinez was stretchered off the Old Trafford pitch in tears after suffering the injury in the 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has sustained a cruciate ligament injury, the club said on Thursday. The Argentina international was carried off on a stretcher in United's 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League last Sunday.

The Argentina international faces a significant spell on the sidelines and his absence leaves Ruben Amorim without a fit left-footer to play on the left of his back three