Soccer-United's Martinez out for eight weeks with ligament injury


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v West Ham United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 4, 2024 Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez in action with West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen REUTERS/Carl Recine

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for eight weeks with a knee injury sustained in Sunday's 3-0 home win over West Ham United, the club said on Monday.

The Argentina international left the field in the 71st minute after suffering the problem when West Ham full back Vladimir Coufal fell on his knee after a challenge.

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