The Argentina international returns to Manchester United training after 9 months, and his comeback enters the final stage

Manchester United officially announced that Argentina international center back Lisandro Martinez has officially resumed participating in first-team training, marking another crucial step towards his return to the game.

The 27-year-old Lisandro Martinez joined Manchester United from Ajax in the summer of 2022. He has played 91 official games on behalf of the team and contributed 3 goals and 3 assists. Since joining, he has quickly become an important member of the Red Devils' defense with his excellent defensive awareness and tenacious fighting. However, he has been plagued by injuries in recent years. In February this year, he unfortunately suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee during a game against Crystal Palace and was forced to enter a recovery period of about nine months.

Previously, many British media revealed in the middle of this month that Martinez's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly and his return is imminent. Now, the club officially confirmed that he has returned to first-team training and said: "His recovery has entered a critical stage and he is currently training with the team." This means that the Argentine defender is not far from returning to the match list.

Coach Ruben Amorim said in an interview: "He is in good condition now and his knee recovery is going well. However, it is still unclear when he will be able to play." Amorim showed caution, but he also added: " He will be able to fully participate in joint training soon, and it will depend on how his physical condition recovers."

With the return of Martinez, Manchester United's much-criticized defense is expected to receive important reinforcements, and the team's defensive stability may be significantly improved. Fans are looking forward to the iron-blooded central defender returning to the green field in the near future to guard the defense for the Red Devils.