Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has travelled to Argentina despite fears over a potential injury issue.

The centre-back started Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal alongside Victor Lindelof in the heart of the Man United defence.

However, he was forced off and replaced by Harry Maguire in the 66th minute after suffering discomfort in his foot.

Having missed the end of the 2022-23 campaign with a metatarsal injury in the same foot, there were concerns over the extent of Martinez's latest fitness issue.

The signs appear to be positive, though, after Martinez was declared fit enough to link up with the Argentina squad for two World Cup qualifiers.

Martinez is expected to be evaluated upon his arrival by Argentina's medical staff, before a final decision is made on his availability.

The World Cup winners are set to face Ecuador in Buenos Aires on Thursday, before they travel to La Paz for Tuesday's meeting with Bolivia.

Martinez's potential availability would come as a boost to Man United boss Erik ten Hag, who is already having to contend with a number of defensive injuries.

Raphael Varane missed the trip to the Emirates Stadium with a muscle injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for another few weeks.

Like Martinez, Lindelof was also withdrawn in the second half against Arsenal, raising concerns over his fitness status.

Dutch full-back Tyrell Malacia has been struggling with an injury issue, while Luke Shaw has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a muscular problem.

In addition to their defensive absentees, Man United are also without the services of injured trio Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo.

Man United will return to action after the international break with a home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on September 16.