'Very important' Man Utd star faces career defining period after Martinez's season-ending injury - view

Manchester United have suffered a massive setback for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.

Reports suggest Lisandro Martinez has torn his cruciate knee ligament in United’s 2-0 Premier League loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

While the club have yet to officially confirm the extent of the injury, the loss is already being felt deeply.

Martinez has played a pivotal role for the Red Devils, specially over the last month.

He has provided much-needed defensive assurance and made pivotal contributions at the other end of the pitch.

He was back to his best with his line-breaking passes.

The Argentine opened the scoring against Liverpool, playing a crucial role in winning a point at Anfield.

The defender delivered a sublime cross for Bruno Fernandes to net the 92nd-minute winner in the 2-1 victory over Rangers.

He also scored the only goal against Fulham to win three points for his side.

Final opportunity for Luke Shaw at United

Manager Ruben Amorim has to think of solutions to ensure that United feel the minimum absence of the 27-year-old.

On a positive note for United, Luke Shaw has returned to training after recovering from a muscular injury he picked up late last year.

Shaw, with his technical prowess and silky left foot, seems the perfect candidate to step into the role.

The England international has had rotten luck with injuries.

He has barely played any football lately, featuring only thrice this campaign.

All three of his appearances were from the bench.

His last start came for England in the final of the European Championship against Spain in July.

He could have been one of the best full-backs of his generation but fitness issues have held him back for years.

A large section of United fans have already lost their patience with the defender.

We believe the setback to Martinez has given Shaw the final opportunity to win over the supporters and secure a future at the club.

Amorim has already labeled Shaw as ‘very important’ to the team and now it is time for the 29-year-old to truly step up and deliver on that promise.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .