Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has revealed he is well on his way to recovery, with the support of his loved ones, in a heartwarming post-op update from his hospital bed.Martinez

Lisandro Martinez admits it has been a dark time for him since suffering a serious knee injury, but after ‘perfect’ surgery he is focusing on a positive future. The 27-year-old suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Manchester United’s defeat to Crystal Palace earlier this month.

Manchester United have confirmed that center back Lisandro Martinez has suffered an ACL injury. MORE — Man United vs Crystal Palace recap Martinez was stretchered off the Old Trafford pitch in tears after suffering the injury in the 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday.