Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez is set for another long spell out of action after Manchester United confirmed he has a cruciate ligament injury on Thursday. Martinez was in tears last Sunday when he was carried off on a stretcher in the 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League after landing awkwardly attempting to tackle Ismaila Sarr. United didn't say how long Martinez would be missing. "Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the appropriate course of treatment and the timescale for his rehabilitation," United said. United said the club wishes Martinez "strength for a successful recovery," adding: "We will be supporting him every step of the way." Martinez had an injury-hit campaign last season, including time out with knee ligament damage and a foot problem. Argentina's next games are World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in March. The Albiceleste are top of the standings for the South American zone, five points clear of Uruguay.
It has been almost two months since Marcus Rashford was seen on a soccer field. In that time, his dedication to the game has been derided, his status as one of England's most cherished players has been damaged, and he has been ushered out of his boyhood club the team of his dreams in quite brutal fashion. It's time to discover if new surroundings can ignite his career. Fitness permitting, Rashford is expected to make his debut for Aston Villa on Sunday in an FA Cup fourth-round match against Tottenham, a week after completing his loan move from Manchester United. Who knows what shape Rashford is in, physically or mentally, after an unhappy last few months at United where its new coach, Ruben Amorim, accused the striker of not putting in the requisite effort in practice. Amorim even suggested he would rather play his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach than someone who didn't train hard, clearly referring to Rashford. That comment surely marked the end for Rashford at United, at least
Having spent his entire career at Manchester United, Rashford has recently found himself out of favor under manager Ruben Amorim.
Lazio, the only team to qualify for the round of 16 with a game to spare, suffered their first defeat of the campaign, losing 1-0 at Braga.
Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have already ensured their places in the knockout play-offs with crucial victories.
Manchester United, keen on adding reinforcements before the window shuts, is reportedly looking to bring in Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku on loan.
Ruben Amorim says he would rather have Manchester United's goalkeeper coach in his squad than Marcus Rashford after appearing to question the 27-year-old's commitment to the club. Out-of-favor Rashford has not played for his hometown club since Dec. 12 and seems firmly out in the cold under the United manager after again not making the squad for the 1-0 win at Fulham in the Premier League. Amorim went as far as saying that 63-year-old goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital is more likely to gain minutes than the England forward. It's always the same reason (why Rashford is not playing), Amorim said Sunday on the eve of his 40th birthday. The reason is the training, what I think a footballer should do in training, in life and every day. If things don't change, I will not change. It's the same situation for every player. If you do the maximum and the right things then we can use every player. Today on the bench we missed a bit of pace to change the game but I prefer it like this, I will put (
Manchester United is exploring the prospect of bringing global standards of football training to Tamil Nadu
With just days left in the transfer window, clubs are scrambling to finalize their deals, making for an exciting finish to the winter window.
The 22-year-old winger from Ivory Coast had already established himself as a crucial player for United, and he delivered in the most dramatic of fashion.
Man United have been promising with their performances over a few weeks and will hope to avoid any upset when they host the Saints at Old Trafford this time.
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus was carried off on a stretcher during the first half of the FA Cup match against Manchester United on Sunday. The Brazilian was hurt while attempting to tackle Bruno Fernandes as the United captain prepared to take a shot. Jesus immediately signaled to the bench that he was in pain and had his jersey over his head as he was taken off the field in the 40th minute, to be replaced by Raheem Sterling. The precise nature of the injury wasn't immediately clear.
Tottenham endured the humiliation of being taken to extra time by Tamworth, an opponent nearly 100 places lower in English soccer's pyramid, before winning 3-0 and avoiding one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history. Defending champion Manchester United also advanced from the third round by beating Arsenal 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Joshua Zirkzee converted the clinching penalty for United, which played from the 61st minute with 10 men following Diogo Dalot's sending-off. Four days after beating Premier League leader Liverpool 1-0 in the English League Cup semifinals, Tottenham's team of established internationals toiled against a group of part-time soccer players whose main jobs included bricklaying, selling zippers and being a financial advisor. A massive surprise was on when fifth-tier Tamworth forced extra time with the score 0-0, only for the hosts to concede an own-goal in the 101st minute and then strikes by Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson to disappoint
United kept their title defence alive as they beat Arsenal 5-3 in penalties despite being a man down for almost 60 minutes
There have been many influential transfers during this short period of transfers that have often gone on to decide league titles or Champions League triumphs as well.
While some high-profile names like Marcus Rashford and Kvaratskhelia are in the spotlight, clubs are also trying to fill the gaps left by injuries or poor form.
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo has signed a contract extension with the Premier League club until 2030. Diallo, who scored a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw with league leader Liverpool on Sunday, has been rewarded for his impressive form this season. He also struck a 90th-minute winner in a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in December. I have had some incredible moments with this club already but there is so much more to come," he said in the team's announcement Thursday. "I have huge ambitions in the game and I want to achieve history at Manchester United. The 22-year-old Diallo joined United from Atalanta in 2021 and has had loan spells at Rangers and Sunderland. He broke into United's first team last season and has gone on to make 26 appearances this term scoring six goals and providing seven assists in what has been troubled campaign for the club. It has been a difficult season for everyone, but I fully believe that we are on the right path and the future is going to be
Amad Diallo came back to haunt Liverpool with a late equalizer that secured a 2-2 draw for Manchester United against Premier League leader Liverpool. The forward turned home Alejandro Garnacho's cross in the 80th minute at Anfield after Mohamed Salah's penalty had looking like giving Liverpool the win on Sunday. Diallo struck at the end of extra time as United beat Liverpool 4-3 in a dramatic FA Cup clash last season and hit a 90th-minute winner against Manchester City last month. His goal on Sunday was only worth a point on this occasion, but it halted United's four-game losing run and prevented fierce rival Liverpool from opening up an eight-point lead at the top of the standings. United head coach Ruben Amorim, however, was still unhappy. "It's a point, a deserved point, but it's just one point, and we should get mad. Today we should be really disappointed, he said. United led through Lisandro Martinez's strike in the 52nd, but Cody Gakpo leveled seven minutes later. Salah fi
Liverpool drops points at Anfield, as Amad's 80th minute goal help United walk away with a point against bitter rivals
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been shown a red card for the third time this season. The Portugal midfielder was sent off against Wolverhampton in the Premier League on Thursday after receiving a second yellow in the 47th minute. The score was 0-0 at the time and United went on to lose 2-0 thanks to goals by Matheus Cunha direct from a corner and Hwang Hee-chan. Fernandes previously got red cards in back-to-back games, against Tottenham in the league on Sept. 29 and Porto in the Europa League on Oct. 3. The red card against Spurs was later rescinded. Against Wolves, Fernandes picked up his first booking for tripping Cunha late in the first half and got his second for a late tackle on Nelson Semedo.