Lisandro Martinez remains the only Manchester United player yet to join the pre-season camp in Dublin, and an update from Carrington suggests the Argentine may not yet be fully fit after an injury in the World Cup final.

United have started their pre-season camp at County Kildare with almost the entire squad present, including Marcus Rashford, who has returned to the group for the first time in nearly two years. Injured players Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt have also travelled with the squad, but Martinez has been given additional time off following his involvement in the World Cup final against Spain, when he picked up a knock.

What the latest sighting tells us

Sully, described as a reliable source for Manchester United news on X, reported that Martinez was training individually on grass at Carrington rather than joining his teammates in Dublin. The update suggests the 28-year-old might not yet be fully fit.

Reports had indicated that the injury was not especially serious, but there is still no clarity on exactly when Martinez will be available for selection.

Carrick unlikely to take risks

Michael Carrick is unlikely to want to take any undue risk with the Argentina international, given Martinez’s injury record. De Ligt is currently injured, while Martinez’s availability remains unclear. Maguire’s own troubles and ageing legs have also added to the concerns around United’s defensive options.

INEOS have chosen to prioritise midfield this summer. United face Leeds next before rounding off their pre-season schedule against AC Milan, who are coached by former United manager Ruben Amorim.

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