Lisandro Martínez will miss the rest of the season after the Manchester United defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Crystal Palace, according to reports in Argentina.

Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez was in tears as he was carried off on a stretcher with a left knee injury during Manchester United's Premier League loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday.Martinez sustained the injury as he stretched to make a challenge on Palace forward Ismaila Sarr in the 76th minute.

The Argentine defender was carried off the pitch in distress, leaving fans and teammates worried about his future this season. Although United continues to assess the injury, early reports suggest the 27-year-old could be sidelined for as long as six months, severely affecting United’s defensive lineup.