Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez will be unavailable for selection at least until Christmas.
Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League trip to FC Copenhagen, Ten Hag told Manutd.com: “Casemiro and Martinez are really strong injuries, I don’t expect them back before Christmas.”
Lisandro Martinez suffered a fracture in his fifth metatarsal in April that forced him to miss out on the remainder of the season.
He faced the same issue a few weeks back in the Premier League game against Arsenal.
Casemiro joined him on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury against Newcastle United last week.
The Red Devils have seen more than 15 first-team players injured at some point this season.
This has forced Ten Hag to re-jig his team continuously, which has led to instability and inconsistent performances.
Martinez and Casemiro played a massive role in Man United’s success last season.
The Argentine was the epitome of aggression and a key cog for the team to play out from the back.
His proactive defending and incisive ball distribution are certainly missed right now.
On the other hand, Casemiro has been available for a large part of the campaign, but his form has nosedived.
The Red Devils do not have control at the centre of the park like they used to have in the previous term.
This could also be due to Mason Mount wanting to play a more advanced role rather than sticking to his number eight spot.
The opposition has run past Casemiro with ease, raising doubts that the former Real Madrid star is past his best.
We believe the Brazilian ace is still a crucial player for Man United.
If he can regain his form, United will benefit massively. However, we won’t know that anytime soon with Casemiro out until Christmas.
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