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Man Utd defender Martinez back in training after World Cup win

Published: 28 Dec 2022 - 08:59 pm | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2022 - 09:04 pm
Argentina's Lisandro Martinez in action during the  FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match against the Netherlands at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, on December 9, 2022. File Photo / Reuters

Argentina's Lisandro Martinez in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match against the Netherlands at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, on December 9, 2022. File Photo / Reuters

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Manchester:  Manchester United centre back Lisandro Martinez returned to training on Wednesday after winning the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar, the Premier League club said.

Martinez was granted some time off by United after Argentina won the World Cup by beating France in the December 18 final on penalties.

The 24-year-old made four appearances for Lionel Scaloni's side in Qatar, including during knockout-stage victories against Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia.

United are fifth in the league on 29 points after 15 matches, one point behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur who have played a game more.

The Old Trafford club will play at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.