Erik ten Hag explains Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro subs after fresh injury scare for Man Utd defender | 3U3R453 | 2024-02-04 16:08:01
Erik ten Hag has eased damage fears over Lisandro Martinez after the Manchester United defender required remedy after coming off towards Wolves.
Martinez started his first league recreation since September on Thursday night time with Kobbie Mainoo's last-gasp winner sealing a thrilling 4-3 win at Molineux.
Regardless of delivery three objectives, United appeared extra assured with the Argentina worldwide back at the heart of defence, making an important objective line clearance after Andre Onana failed to collect a corner kick.
Martinez suffered a season-ending foot damage final season in April after breaking his metatarsal in a Europa League clash towards Sevilla.&
After undergoing surgical procedure, he was back in the squad for pre-season but aggravated the injury again in September, undergoing a second operation.
The previous Ajax star was replaced by Harry Maguire after 86 minutes towards Wolves but there was concern amongst United followers when Martinez was seen receiving remedy on the bench.
A member of United's medical employees was seen wrapping an ice pack and heavy strapping round Martinez's left foot.
Ten Hag has burdened nevertheless the change was a precautionary one.
'It was a precaution,' ten Hag stated, speaking forward of Sunday's league match towards West Ham United.
'I took him off because, truly I needed to sub Rasmus [Hojlund] as a result of he was lifeless with all his operating! But then we would have liked an extra header however, additionally for Licha, I feel he's a great distance out. We brought Harry on for [an] additional header and Omari Forson for Rasmus.'
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Casemiro also made his full league return having began Sunday's win over Newport. The Brazil international was booked in the opening minutes of the sport and was changed by Scott McTominay midway by means of the second-half.
Ten Hag defined his determination to exchange the previous Actual Madrid star was additionally made together with his health in thoughts, along with that early reserving.
'Also, he has to catch up as nicely,' ten Hag stated. 'And Case, I know, the more video games he is going to play, the higher he might be. But he needs recreation minutes and that is why he takes most benefit from [that], in the intervening time. Also, with one other foul, perhaps he [would] be sent off, so I couldn't take the danger.'
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