Adorable moment Lisandro Martinez’s mum helps Man Utd star with rehab after devastating injury KO’d season

INJURED Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez warmed hearts after sharing snaps from his mum’s visit.

Martinez is in post-surgery rehab after tearing his ACL in the closing stages of Man Utd’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on February 2.

The Argentine is out for the rest of the season and is being supported by mum Silvina and his pregnant girlfriend.

In his latest update after surgery, Martinez shared pictures from his mum’s visit to his Manchester home.

The defender shared snaps of the pair hugging on his doorstep and a hilarious video of her helping him with exercises.

His heartwarming Instagram post was captioned: “Thank you for hugging my heart and making me smile. I love you Ma!”

His mum appeared to keeping his spirits up as she urged him to lift his injured right leg higher in the air.

Martinez was wearing his Man Utd training kit and the clip showed him watching his team-mates lose 1-0 to Spurs last Sunday.

The centre-back was laying on a rehab bed in his living room and his knee was covered in supportive tape.

And fans praised the adorable moment, with one writing: “There’s nothing like a mother’s love and motivation.”

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While another said: “This is so adorable.”

A third added: “You’ve got this warrior.”

One more wrote: “Even football players need their mothers.”

The 27-year-old was stretchered off at Old Trafford against Palace after injuring his knee.

The World Cup winner tussled for the ball with Eagles star Ismaila Sarr late on.

But he appeared to get his leg stuck in the turf and was in serious pain.

United have not won in the Premier League since his injury, losing to Spurs and drawing 2-2 with Everton this weekend.

Martinez underwent surgery this month and gave up an emotional update on social media.

He wrote on Instagram last week: “Today, after going through several stormy days where I allowed myself to feel and accept my sadness, helplessness, insecurities, fears, and a deep emotional imbalance, I am reconnecting with my essence and my values, which help me see things from a kinder and more positive perspective.”

Thanking his club and the Argentine national team, he added: “I feel immense gratitude for the incredible work and support of @manchesterunited , @afaseleccion , my family, friends, team-mates, and everyone who took the time to send me a message of encouragement.

Martinez showed he had the support of childhood sweetheart Muri Lopez Benitez and their much-anticipated first child.

The couple went public with 26-year-old Muri’s pregnancy last October.

Martinez and Muri posted a photo of them holding their baby scan, with the defender writing in a message alongside their snap: “We are so happy that you came into our lives. Thank you for choosing us.”

They later revealed they were expecting a daughter and have decided to name her Aurora.

Since his £56.7million move from Ajax, the defender has had two operations on his foot and damaged the medical ligament in his right knee, although that injury didn’t require surgery.

The Red Devils are hoping Martinez will be back to fitness for the start of next season.