Overview

• Martinez has not yet rejoined full team sessions but continues one‑to‑one rehabilitation work outdoors at Carrington eight months after ACL surgery.
• Club sources express cautious optimism that he could be eased back after the November international break or before the end of the year, with no firm date set.
• Ruben Amorim describes the current phase of recovery as slow and says United “miss” Martinez’s aggression and presence on the pitch.
• Despite his layoff, Martinez was added to United’s leadership group, attends meetings, watches training, and has travelled to support the squad on matchdays.
• Separately, Noussair Mazraoui is expected to be out until the international break with a thigh issue and could be available for the October 19 trip to Liverpool.