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Man United’s Martinez undergoes surgery

Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez, says he has successfully undergone surgery after being ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a fractured metatarsal bone.

Martinez, who made 45 appearances for United this season in all competitions, was carried off the pitch during their 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the Europa League.

In a post on his verified Twitter account on Tuesday, the Argentina defender said the operation “went really well”, adding that he was focusing on recovery.

READ ALSO: Injury forces Man United’s Martinez out for rest of season

“Everything went really well, thanks to God! Many thanks for all of your messages. Now focusing on the recovery,” the World Cup winner tweeted.

The 25-year-old defender’s injury comes with United looking to cement third place in the Premier League and capture the Europa League and FA Cup titles.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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