Overview

• Lisandro Martínez remains sidelined after a February ACL rupture and continues individual rehabilitation at Carrington.
• Club guidance points to a cautious reintegration after the November internationals, with a potential appearance before year-end reported but not guaranteed.
• Ruben Amorim praised Martínez’s leadership and involvement during recovery, noting the squad misses his aggression and influence.
• Noussair Mazraoui has been ruled out until the international break with a thigh issue and is expected to be available afterward for the Liverpool trip.
• In Martínez’s absence, Luke Shaw has occupied the left centre-back role as United reshaped their defense following a pressure-easing win over Sunderland.