Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed that Lisandro Martinez won't be rushed back into action after the Argentine defender returned to training following knee surgery. The 27-year-old centre-back suffered a significant injury in February, which forced him to miss several games and further restricted his appearances for the Red Devils due to previous knee problems and foot issues.
Amorim is keen to avoid putting Martinez under too much pressure as he continues his rehabilitation. The head coach has stated that he wants to see the player's fitness levels improve gradually before introducing him back into the starting lineup.
The United manager also highlighted the importance of having leaders in his squad, citing Martinez's presence in training sessions as a significant positive for the team. Amorim acknowledged that Martinez gives them an edge in every training session and that it will be beneficial to have him available for upcoming matches, including the trip to Nottingham Forest on November 1st.
In contrast, former Palace manager Sean Dyche recently claimed he could win more games with United using a conventional 4-4-2 formation. Amorim responded by saying he has a different way of playing that will take time and is confident in his ability to succeed despite criticism from pundits and other managers.
Amorim is keen to avoid putting Martinez under too much pressure as he continues his rehabilitation. The head coach has stated that he wants to see the player's fitness levels improve gradually before introducing him back into the starting lineup.
The United manager also highlighted the importance of having leaders in his squad, citing Martinez's presence in training sessions as a significant positive for the team. Amorim acknowledged that Martinez gives them an edge in every training session and that it will be beneficial to have him available for upcoming matches, including the trip to Nottingham Forest on November 1st.
In contrast, former Palace manager Sean Dyche recently claimed he could win more games with United using a conventional 4-4-2 formation. Amorim responded by saying he has a different way of playing that will take time and is confident in his ability to succeed despite criticism from pundits and other managers.
just think about it, when you're trying to come back from an injury, the last thing you want is to be rushed back into action. I've seen friends go through this after a major surgery, they were so careful not to put too much strain on themselves, and it paid off in the long run. Lisandro Martinez seems like one of those guys who's going to need time to build up his endurance again. And you know what? It's good that Ruben Amorim is taking it slow. I mean, if he's got the best interest of the player at heart, then he'll make sure Martinez isn't putting himself in harm's way. And on a different note, I'm loving how confident he seems despite all the criticism from other managers and pundits. You gotta respect that kind of leadership, right? 
, especially after what he went through with his knee surgery. I mean, it's great that they're not rushing him back into action, that way he can come back strong and not risk another injury. Amorim seems like a good coach, he knows how to handle his players and it's cool that he sees Martinez as an important leader for the team 
. It'll be sick to see them play again with him in the lineup, especially against Nottingham Forest on November 1st 
️. But honestly, I think they should just stick with what they're doing right now, their system is working and they shouldn't change it just because some pundit thinks a different formation will win them more games 
. Amorim knows what he's doing and that's all that matters 
, not just for him but for the whole squad, united need leaders on the pitch, and martinez seems like that 
. Rushing him back into action could've been a big mistake, especially with those previous knee issues 
. It makes sense that he wants to build up his fitness levels gradually so he doesn't end up getting hurt again 
. Can we please just see him back on the pitch soon? 
Martinez needs some space 
Don't rush him back, or he'll just end up like... 
Ronaldo's comeback attempts! 
Amorim's got a plan, let him finish rehab before he starts playing. 
The 4-4-2 debate is old news, who cares? 
Just get the wins, United! 
. They need him back ASAP! But at the same time, I get what Amorim is saying - don't rush the guy back or he'll just end up re-injuring himself and be out for even longer 
. And it's good that they're focusing on having leaders in their squad, like Martinez, because that's really important when you're playing big games 
. But what I'm not sure about is this 4-4-2 thing Dyche is talking about - doesn't that feel kinda old-school? 
[link to a video of a 4-4-2 formation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dD3J5...)
is soooo important for Manchester United 
is being super cautious with him 
after the knee surgery 
, we wanna see that fitness level 
improve gradually before he gets back on the pitch 
! And yaaas, having leaders like Martinez in the squad 
! He's like a rock 
for United and I'm so hyped to see him back in action soon 
!
. I mean, we're still a few months away from November 1st and United's next big match at Forest... what's the rush, right? And can't Dyche just keep his opinions to himself instead of trying to stir up drama like that 
?
There's a huge spike in injuries around March... maybe we're just seeing the natural ebb and flow of the game 
and Ruben Amorim knows what he's doing - gotta trust his process 
like, just saying... I trust Amorim's vision and we'll see what unfolds