Lisandro Martinez shares video as Man Utd defender recovers from knee injury

Lisandro Martinez has shared a clip of his recovery from injury as he exercised his leg.

A week after successfully undergoing surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, Manchester United center-back Martínez shared a heartfelt message on social media for his mother.

She visited him at the start of his recovery process and he wrote: "Thank you for embracing me and making me smile."

The former Newell’s Old Boys, Defensa y Justicia, and Ajax defender left the pitch in tears on a stretcher just 30 minutes into the match against Newcastle on February 2.

Following a successful operation, Martínez reflected on his emotions, writing: "After going through several stormy days, during which I allowed myself to feel and accept sadness, helplessness, insecurity, fears, and a great emotional imbalance, I have reconnected with my essence and now see things from a kinder and more positive perspective."

The Red Devils, who drew 2-2 with Everton last weekend, managed an important win over Ipswich at Old Trafford on Wednesday night despite playing the second half with just 10 men.

United will face Spain’s Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16 and take on Wolverhampton in the FA Cup fifth round.

Martinez's full message on Instagram read: "Today, after going through several stormy days where I allowed myself to feel and accept my sadness, helplessness, insecurities, fears, and a deep emotional imbalance, I am reconnecting with my essence and my values, which help me see things from a kinder and more positive perspective.

"I feel immense gratitude for the incredible work and support of @manchesterunited,  @afaseleccion, my family, friends, teammates, and everyone who took the time to send me a message of encouragement.

"The surgery went perfectly!! Now it’s time to give it my all, with heart and soul, in the rehabilitation process."