Manchester United Fans React to Varane and Martinez Injuries

• Manchester United have confirmed Lisandro Martinez is out for the rest of the season
• His centre-back partner Raphael Varane will also be out for a few weeks
• The World Cup-winning duo were injured in the 2-2 draw at home to Sevilla in the Europa League

Manchester United will have to make do without their World Cup-winning centre-backs, possibly for the rest of the season, as both suffer different injuries.

United sacrificed everything in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final game against Sevilla. They lost two key players to injuries and ceded their advantage in the closing stages with two own-goals.

According to the club statement, Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez suffered a metatarsal fracture, and his first season is unfortunately over.

French and former Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane will be out for a few weeks, but a timeline is yet to be put on his recovery and return.

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Fans' reaction to CB injuries

The news was unpleasant to Red Devils fans, who now have to rely on captain Harry Maguire, who scored an own goal against Sevilla and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof for the rest of the season, as Athletic UK confirms Varane is also unlikely to play again this season.

@BlessedUtd wrote:

''I’m in tears''

@mike__MMA wrote:

''United season is over''

@Rozzyb09 tweeted:

''Massive blow, this. Looks like we're back to Maguire and Lindelof or maybe even the odd appearance from Shaw at Centre Back. Here's hoping they end up doing OK but the Martinez/Varane partnership was looking strong.''

@Marshillo_ wrote:

''This is a reminder of the year 2017 when we brought the trophy home against all odds. Let's do it for Licha and Varane and all our crocked heroes. C'mon United''

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Ten Hag careful with Martial minutes

Another United star who has spent most of the season out injured is French striker Anthony Martial. He recently made his return from a groin injury.

As Sports Brief earlier reported, Ten Hag started Martial off the bench in his first game back against Brentford, and the Dutch tactician explained it was to protect the fragile forward.