MANCHESTER, April 18 ― Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said he has successfully undergone surgery after being ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a fractured metatarsal bone.

Martinez, who made 45 appearances for United this season in all competitions, was carried off the pitch during their 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the Europa League.

In a post on Instagram, Martinez said the operation "went really well” and that he was now focusing on recovery.

The 25-year-old's injury comes with United looking to cement third place in the Premier League and capture the Europa League and FA Cup titles. ― Reuters