“It saddens me to admit this, but it’s the harsh reality that the club might not openly disclose. I understand it will be disheartening for the fans, but we’re left with no alternative. I was genuinely surprised when I observed it, but Rio Ferdinand discloses a concerning aspect he noticed regarding Lisandro Martinez’s injury, which could have a detrimental impact on Manchester United.”

Rio Ferdinand has disclosed a concerning observation he made regarding Lisandro Martinez’s injury during the match against West Ham United, suggesting that it has the potential to seriously impact Manchester United’s season. The 3-0 triumph over West Ham on Sunday was overshadowed by Martinez’s injury, forcing him off the field in the second half. Despite recently returning to play last month and making a significant impact on Erik ten Hag’s team, Martinez may face another period of absence from the pitch, as Ten Hag delivered an alarming update after the Old Trafford fixture.

Ferdinand expresses deep concern for Manchester United’s campaign following the injury to Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez, praising the player’s on-field partnership with Luke Shaw. The former Man United defender fears the worst for Martinez, suggesting potential ligament damage. On his FIVE podcast, Ferdinand remarked, “He got a little injury. He done his knee. I see he tweaked it. I think that looks like ligaments, man. He tried to carry on and then said, ‘No, no, no I’ve got to go’.”

Ferdinand emphasized the importance of Martinez’s role, especially in tandem with Luke Shaw, stating, “You can see with him and Luke Shaw on that side, when they’re together, they look so dominant, they look so confident, they look so composed with the ball.” He highlighted Martinez’s contribution to attacking plays, noting, “Any of the good stuff we do, Martinez, even you see for the first goal, he clips it in.”

Acknowledging the impact of Martinez’s absence, Ferdinand expressed disappointment, stating, “We’ve had so many injuries and he’s one of them that’s been out of a while and he’s probably one of our most influential players.” Despite Martinez’s positive influence, the team might face a challenging period if the key defender is sidelined due to the injury.