Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea (L) and Manchester United's Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez (R) celebrate on the final whistle in the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on October 30, 2022. - Man Utd won the game 1-0. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
David de Gea has voiced his support for his former Manchester United teammate, Lisandro Martinez, after the defender’s recent injury setback.
The Argentine will be undergoing surgery this week to correct the metatarsal fracture that saw his 2022/2023 campaign end prematurely. It was thought that he had recovered in time for the current season, but the problem was re-aggravated in the opening fixtures and has consequently seen Martinez dealt an extended spell on the sidelines.
De Gea is well acquainted with Martinez from last term, as the centre-back was frequently deployed in front of the goalkeeper throughout his final year as a Red, in which he won the Premier League’s Golden Glove award.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 19: Lisandro Martinez and David de Gea
Currently, De Gea is still looking for a club since being released from United in the summer, but it’s clear that he’s still keeping tabs on the side since his 12-year stay came to an end.
He took to Instagram today to send a message to Martinez ahead of his second operation, sharing a picture of the two captioned: “Stay strong warrior”.
Man Utd Legend sadly missed….a presence and someone to look to for advice in the dressing room for younger players
We really miss De gea , our man who can change Manchester united now