Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is reportedly facing a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his finger against Chelsea.
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Martinez picked up injury in 3-0 loss vs ChelseaHad to be hooked at half-timeVilla will show patience with his recoveryFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper sustained the injury in the 29th minute of Villa's 3-0 Premier League loss to the Blues. The incident occurred when Martinez misplaced a pass near his penalty area, inadvertently setting up Chelsea striker Jackson for an opportunity. The shot-stopper scrambled to rectify the error and thwart Jackson but injured his hand in the process.
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According to , Martinez has fractured the little finger of his left hand. Another report from corroborated the finger fracture diagnosis, but also suggested the injury will not require a long recovery period. However, Villa are reportedly adopting a cautious approach to Martinez's recovery. The club is committed to ensuring he fully recovers before returning to action, even if it means a prolonged absence.
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Additionally, it has been revealed that Martinez was already grappling with a back issue before the game. The goalkeeper will now have time to look after his troubled back as his finger heals and will only make a return when he is fully fit.
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The Midlands club has now gone eight games without a victory across all competitions, leaving them in 12th place in the Premier League table with 19 points from 13 matches. It is anticipated that Unai Emery will provide a detailed update on Martinez’s condition during his Tuesday afternoon press conference.
