Huge Man Utd blow as heartbroken Lisandro Martinez forced off injured in World Cup final

LISANDRO MARTINEZ’s World Cup final came to a heartbreaking end as he limped off injured before half-time. The Argentina star went down in the 43rd minute and gestured to his leg being the problem. Lisandro Martinez went down injured in the World Cup final Credit: Getty The defender was emotional as he left the pitch Credit: Getty Martinez, 28, was checked on by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who suggested that he may need to come off. The Manchester United defender was checked on by the medical staff, who judged that he could not continue. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Martinez was able to walk off the pitch as boss Lionel Scaloni sent on former Manchester City ace Nicolas Otamendi in his place. Martinez appeared upset with the injury as he took a seat in the Argentina dugout. READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP The defender would have to watch on as Argentina played out the rest of the World Cup final against Spain without him. He had already made one enormous contribution in the match with an important touch on a Lamine Yamal shot. The Barcelona star looked set to roll the ball into the far corner but the defender’s touch was able to put it into the gloves of the goalkeeper. He had picked up a yellow card for a nasty challenge from behind on Mikel Oyarzabal. Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS WORLD CUP FINAL LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM SPAIN VS ARGENTINA But United fans were left panicking over his injury and were concerned if it would affect his ability to start the 2026/27 Premier League season. One posted: “He can’t be trusted to stay fit all season.” A second wrote: “This is a huge concern for his club.” A third commented: “Right time to sign a new defender United.” A fourth said: “Martinez can’t get any luck can he.” Another added: “A fully fit Lisandro Martinez is a myth.” MORE TO FOLLOW… Comment now