Why is Man Utd’s Lisandro Martinez wearing a headband against Crystal Palace?

MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Crystal Palace right now in the Premier League.

For the first time since his return from the World Cup with Argentina, Lisandro Martinez is in United’s starting lineup in the league.

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But he’s already been in the wars.

It’s been a feisty affair already in South London, and United need a win to keep up the pace with rivals Man City and Arsenal.

Eagle-eyed viewers will be able to spot that the former Ajax man is already sporting a bandage around his head at Selhurst Park.

Why is Lisandro Martinez wearing a headband?

The centre-back has been solid so far in his side’s clash against Palace.

He started the game well by nicking the ball of Jean-Philippe Mateta, who got himself into a promising position.

But Mateta got back him back very quickly soon after.

As the Palace striker came short to receive a bouncing ball, Martinez followed.

However, the Argentine was greeted with a stiff elbow the head as Mateta controlled the ball and moved it on to his team-mates.

Martinez went down to the ground and received treatment for several minutes before United’s treatment team wrapped a bandage around his head.

Martinez is back up and playing, however, and will be in some battle with Mateta all evening it seems.