Martinez was given a red card in the match in addition to the ban after he pulled Dominic Calvert-Lewin's ponytail in the 56th minute of the match. Interim manager Carrick says that the decision to suspend Martinez is 'shocking' and the club is most likely to appeal against it.

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Sports, Football: Man Utd confirmed defender Lisandro Martinez sustained cruciate ligament damage in his left knee during the side's Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace.

Premier League: Manchester United confirm Lisandro Martinez cruciate ligament injury

Manchester United have been dealt a double blow at the business end of the season as a key defender and World Cup-winner Lisandro Martinez was ruled out for the rest of the season.

Premier League: Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez ruled out for rest of the season

It was a horror outing for Erik Ten Hag-led Manchester United as they were hammered 7-0 by hosts Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday (March 05). With a massive win, Liverpool strengthened their top-four chances in the 2022/23 Premier League season.

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VAR (Video Assistant Referee) was under the scanner once again for a controversial decision during Manchester United's 31- win over arch-rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Manchester United have agreed a deal with Ajax Amsterdam to sign defender Lisandro Martinez for an initial fee of 57.37 million euros ($57.87 million), with 10 million euros of potential add-ons included, both clubs confirmed on Sunday.