Defender tipped for midfield duty after double injury blow

Gary Neville says Lisandro Martinez could be Bruno Fernandes’ ’emergency’ replacement after the Manchester United captain suffered a hamstring injury in the 2‑1 loss at Aston Villa. With Kobbie Mainoo also out and Casemiro suspended, Ruben Amorim may try anything—including turning centre‑backs into creative midfielders faster than a magician pulls rabbits.