Manchester United are facing a defensive injury crisis ahead of games against Chelsea and Liverpool later this week after the news that Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez are facing a month on the sidelines with muscle injuries.

Erik ten Hag was already heading into two potentially season-defining games without Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, who missed Saturday's 1-1 draw at Brentford alongside Jonny Evans.

Lindelof, who suffered a hamstring injury at Brentford, was one of two defenders substituted in West London after Raphael Varane was withdrawn at half-time at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Martinez replaced the Swede late in the second half for his first appearance in nearly eight weeks but has sustained a fresh calf injury in training in the days since at Carrington.

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