Man Utd receive double fitness boost as Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford return to training ahead of Arsenal clash

Manchester United fans, rejoice! Ahead of their clash with Arsenal, the Red Devils have been handed a significant double boost on the fitness front. Both Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez have returned to training, potentially tipping the scales in United’s favor for the upcoming battle.

If you’ve been following United closely, you’d know that Martinez has been sidelined for much of the season due to various injuries including foot, knee, and calf issues. Despite being one of United’s standout performers last season, Martinez has had a tough time on the sidelines this term. Similarly, Rashford, who hasn’t quite hit the heights of his previous campaign, has been nursing a knock since the FA Cup encounter against Coventry City last month.

For United, plagued by a string of injuries throughout the 2023/24 season, the return of these two key players couldn’t have come at a better time. With defensive combinations changing more times than we can count, due to injuries to the likes of Martinez, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Raphael Varane, and Jonny Evans, stability at the back has been a rare luxury for the team.

Now, as they gear up to face league leaders Arsenal, the return of Rashford and Martinez injects a much-needed dose of optimism into the United camp. With the Premier League title race heating up, every point matters, and having two influential players back in the fold could be the boost United need to reignite their season.

Erik ten Hag’s men, currently languishing in eighth place after a demoralizing 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, have a chance to turn their fortunes around with crucial fixtures against Arsenal and Europe-chasing Newcastle United on the horizon. As the Old Trafford faithful eagerly anticipate the return of their stars, hopes are high for a turnaround in form and a resurgence in United’s pursuit of silverware.