United warrior ruled out of Everton game at the last minute, Carrick will be devastated

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will miss his side’s meeting with Everton later this evening due to a calf injury. Despite showcasing his brilliance whenever available, Martinez’s Manchester United career has been plagued by injuries, preventing him from establishing a consistent run in the team. The worst of his injuries came about in February last year when he sustained an ACL setback during a United meeting with Crystal Palace. The problem kept him sidelined for nine months, only returning in November. He was a key player under now-sacked head coach Ruben Amorim – a trend that has carried forward since Michael Carrick’s arrival as interim head coach. Martinez has started all five games Carrick has taken charge of, forming a solid defensive partnership with Harry Maguire. The pair have kept two clean sheets during that run and helped the club to memorable triumphs over Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham. The Argentina international played the entirety of United’s last outing as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham at the London Stadium. Now, The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell reports, “Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will miss his side’s game against Everton due to a suspected calf injury.” “United say they hope this latest problem will only keep him out for one to two weeks.” This information has been corroborated by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. 🚨 Lisandro Martínez will miss tonight’s game vs Everton with calf discomfort. Medical tests show minor issue and he’s expected back in training this week, as The Athletic reports. United have 7 wins in 18 games without him, 5 in 9 when he started. pic.twitter.com/jWVgQyzEqX — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 23, 2026 As per journalist Gaston Edul, a reliable source for news involving Argentine players, Martinez won’t feature against Everton but will return to training this week and will likely be available for United’s upcoming fixtures. Lisandro Martínez tiene una molestia en el sóleo. No juega hoy pero vuelve a entrenarse esta semana y está a disposición para los próximos partidos de Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/No8I8w10Xf — Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) February 23, 2026 Luckily for the Red Devils, it doesn’t appear like Martinez’s issue is too serious, despite the fact that he will be a big miss at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton vs. United kicks off at 8pm. Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!