Overview

• Club officials remain hopeful Martínez will feature before the end of 2025, though no firm return date has been set.
• Martínez resumed light outdoor work in late July but has not rejoined full team training and continues individual rehab while staying active in the leadership group and team meetings.
• Coaches are considering easing him back into the squad after the November international break, contingent on medical clearance and day-to-day progress.
• Ruben Amorim has leaned on Luke Shaw as the left-sided centre-back in Martínez’s absence, reflecting the manager’s preference for a left-footer in that role.
• Noussair Mazraoui is ruled out until the international break with a thigh issue and could be available for the October 19 trip to Anfield.