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Lisandro Martínez’s World Cup final injury casts doubt on his availability for Manchester United’s early-season fixtures, as the Argentina captain limped off with a suspected thigh issue—though he walked the medal ceremony, raising hopes it’s not a major tear. Already plagued by injuries since joining from Ajax in 2022—including a nine-month ACL layoff—Martínez is set to return to training in early August, but his preseason debut against Leeds and AC Milan remains uncertain. With Matthijs de Ligt still sidelined, United’s defense is thin, leaving young left-footer Ayden Heaven as the most likely successor. Already showing promise in Martínez’s absence, Heaven could seize a permanent starting role if the Argentine’s recovery is delayed.

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