“Ready” – Delight for Man Utd as Romano issues training ground update on ‘cult hero’

Manchester United are ready to welcome back Lisandro Martinez, who is currently training with the Argentine national team.The 27-year-old has been out of action since tearing his Anterior Cruciate Ligament in February, leaving a sizable gap at the back.Nevertheless, Martinez has been making significant progress in recent weeks, rejoining his teammates in grass training at Carrington.The former Ajax defender has yet to be called up for a competitive fixture, but this could be about to change.Martinez is awaiting his first outing in 2025/2026. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Lisandro Martinez will soon make his return to the Man United squadDespite not having played a match for 10 months, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni decided to invite Lisandro to join his squad during the November international break.Naturally, the left-footed player didn’t take part in Friday’s friendly against Angola, but he has been training alongside Lionel Messi and company, allowing the Albiceleste’s technical staff to assess his condition.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Martinez is ‘ready to be available’ for United after the international break, having completed his recovery process. 🚨🇦🇷 Lisandro Martínez has trained with Argentina squad these days, ready to be available for Man United after the break. pic.twitter.com/4MexYVTGeE — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 15, 2025Therefore, it remains to be seen if the centre-back will be part of the matchday squad when the Red Devils host Everton at Old Trafford on November 24.Why Amorim will be delighted with Lisandro’s returnLisandro’s return to action would be a major boost for Ruben Amorim, who could do with another option at the back. Even Jamie Carragher, who has often labelled him ‘too short’ for the centre-half role, acknowledges his status as a ‘cult hero’ at Man Utd, thanks to his tenacious approach and die-hard attitude.This would take some of the burden off Luke Shaw’s shoulders, as the Englishman has been omnipresent at the back. Lisandro’s Man Utd stats Appearances Goals Assists 2022/23 45 1 0 2023/24 14 0 1 2024/25 32 2 2 Total 91 3 3 Moreover, with Martinez regaining his place in the three-man backline, Shaw would be able to offer Amorim an alternative option at left wing-back, where neither Patrick Dorgu nor Diogo Dalot has been able to fully convince in this role.Nevertheless, Lisandro is unlikely to be immediately entrusted with a starting berth, but he’ll likely be gradually reintroduced to the side.