Manchester United fans are feeling positive after a bright development concerning centre-back Lisandro Martinez.

Before the international break, manager Erik ten Hag offered the glum news that neither Casemiro or Lisandro Martinez will be back before Christmas.

But in the case of Lisandro Martinez, there is a ray of hope that he could be back pretty soon afterwards.

The centre-back was spotted training at Carrington, just doing light work, but a step forward all the same.

Lisandro Martinez on the way back

Lisandro Martinez was pictured sporting a new look. Gone is the bleached blonde hair, with the World Cup winning defender growing out his natural colour instead.

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A new look for a new start. It makes sense, with ‘The Butcher’ looking to reset, and rejoin the Manchester United first team as quickly as possible.

While he was not with the first team for a full training session, he was spotted interacting with his teammates. He’s clearly desperate to get back involved, and they will also be pleased to have him back around the place.

Double boost for Manchester United

There was a more immediate boost for Manchester United, with Luke Shaw rejoining the first team training session. And his hair looks neater

The defender for the England national team will be considered for selection for this weekend’s match against Everton. He will provide the defense—and the attack, too—a much-needed boost.

Shaw’s return at this time is very beneficial, and Martinez should be here in a few weeks.

We do hope Manchester United doesn’t bring him back too quickly. The ailment was a recurrence of the issue that ended his 2022–2023 season, so this time the team’s medical personnel would be extra cautious.