Early boost for Carrick: £56.7m Man Utd star set to return from injury vs Bournemouth

Manchester United have received a major injury boost with only nine games remaining in their 2025-26 season.

Lisandro Martinez sustained a calf issue before the trip to Everton last month.

Early reports suggested the defender would recover quickly, but he has now missed the last three matches and is expected to sit out again when Aston Villa visit Old Trafford tomorrow.

According to journalist Chris Wheeler, Martinez is expected to be back in the squad for the trip to Bournemouth on Friday.