Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for a minimum of one month due to muscle injuries.

Manchester United have been hit with a double blow as centre-backs Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez have been ruled out with injuries for the foreseeable future. The club has confirmed that both players will be sidelined for at least a month, adding to the growing injury crisis at Old Trafford.

Lindelof, who started in the team’s last match against Brentford, was forced off in the second half due to a hamstring problem. Martinez, who came on as his replacement, has now suffered a calf strain in training. These injuries come at a crucial time for United, with a packed schedule towards the end of the season.

Up next for Erik ten Hag’s side is a clash against Chelsea on Thursday evening, followed by a showdown with league leaders Liverpool on Sunday. The absence of Lindelof and Martinez, along with Raphael Varane’s concussion and Luke Shaw’s uncertain return date, leaves United with a depleted defensive line.

Currently sitting in sixth place in the Premier League table, United are 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, who hold the final automatic UEFA Champions League spot. Despite having a game in hand, the mounting injury setbacks are posing a significant challenge for Ten Hag as he navigates both the league battle and an upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Coventry.

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