Lisandro Martinez admits it has been a dark time for him since suffering a serious knee injury, but after ‘perfect’ surgery he is focusing on a positive future. The 27-year-old suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Manchester United’s defeat to Crystal Palace earlier this month.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has revealed he is well on his way to recovery, with the support of his loved ones, in a heartwarming post-op update from his hospital bed.Martinez

Manchester United have confirmed that center back Lisandro Martinez has suffered an ACL injury. MORE — Man United vs Crystal Palace recap Martinez was stretchered off the Old Trafford pitch in tears after suffering the injury in the 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday.