Lionel Messi handed 'dream' boost ahead of MLS return after Man Utd injury update

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Lionel Messi's hopes of signing off his international career with another Copa America title have been given a boost, and it is also good news for Manchester United

Lisandro Martinez's injury boost is welcome news for Argentina and Lionel Messi(Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez has avoided a serious injury scare, dealing a welcome boost to Lionel Messi and Argentina

Martinez, who featured in Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph, was feared to have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury when he limped off in the second half of United's 3-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday. The defender tangled with Vladimir Coufal when trying to usher the ball out of play. However, United have confirmed the 26-year-old has escaped the worst-case scenario.

The centre-back is expected to be out for eight weeks with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. This is a significant setback for United, but no surgery is required. Martinez should return to action soon after the March international break, when his availability will be crucial as Erik Ten Hag's team fights for Champions League qualification.

The prognosis means Martinez is set to be available for the Copa America this summer, to be held across the United States. If his injury had been more serious, such as the ACL rupture that fans were fearing, he would've been unavailable.

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Inter Miami star Messi, aged 36, may be appearing for the last time at an international tournament this summer and is sure to be pleased with the news. After Argentina's win against Brazil in the 2021 Copa America final, Messi revealed his joy, calling the victory a "dream". He wants to repeat the feat this summer.

Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Messi shared his happiness after the 2021 final. "I have peace of mind of having achieved the dream that has been denied to me so many times," Messi told ESPN. "It was like a dream, a spectacular moment.

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