After 8 months! Post: Manchester United defender Lima will return to first-team training after the international break

Hupu reported on October 9 that according to the English media "Daily Mail", Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will return to first-team training after the international break. The Argentina international, who joined from Ajax for £47m, has been sidelined since February after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee against Crystal Palace.

Although Martinez has been eager to return since resuming light training in July, the club is cautious about his recovery process given that there are many central defenders available for deployment. The 27-year-old World Cup winner is not only an important leader in the locker room, but also a member of the team's leadership team. According to insiders, during the difficult period when coach Amorim was under pressure, the players repeatedly showed anxiety because they were unable to play. He hoped to share the pressure with the coach and make contributions on the court.

Last week's MRI results showed that his knee has recovered well. Martinez is about to enter the final stage of rehabilitation training and strive to return to Amorim's three-back system. This return comes at the right time for Amorim, whose coaching position has been shaken recently - Manchester United has lost three Premier League games this season, and it was not until last Saturday's home victory over Sunderland that the pressure was relieved.

After defeating the Black Cats, the Portuguese coach called on his disciples to take this opportunity to build a winning streak. He said frankly: "The team has always lacked continuity, regardless of whether there is a break in games. The most frustrating thing is that the away performance has never been able to replicate the home level. We need to prove with actions that every player is willing to do everything for every offensive and defensive transition."

With the international break coming to Anfield to challenge Liverpool, Martinez's return may become a key variable for Manchester United to reverse their away troubles.