Martínez was initially named in the starting line-up at the Etihad but dropped out at the last minute, with Robin Olsen replacing him.
Emiliano Martínez has proven to be one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League and indeed the world in recent seasons but he won’t have the chance to showcase his talents against Manchester City on Wednesday.
Why was Martínez replaced by Robin Olsen just before kick-off away to Manchester City?
The Argentina goalkeeper was initially included in Unai Emery’s starting line-up for the game at the Etihad, as revealed by Villa’s social media team around an hour prior to kick-off. However, they later issued an update saying back-up Robin Olsen would be starting in his place, with illness given as the reason for Martínez dropping out.
Martínez a late bloomer for Villa and Argentina
The 31-year-old has been a stand-out performer for Aston Villa since moving from Arsenal in the summer of 2020.
He played every single Premier League fixture in 2020/21, before missing two games each in the following two seasons. Before Wednesday, he had missed just one match (against Burnley in August) in the league, but was an unused substitute for two Europa Conference League group stage fixtures and the League Cup loss to Everton.
Martínez’s biggest achievements in his career have, of course, come at international level. After winning the 2021 Copa América with Argentina, he received a number of individual awards (Yashin Trophy, The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper, FIFA World Cup Golden Glove) after lifting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with his country.
vuocdenru
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I will never stop hating this mf
Vezbklmnru
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sold out game, Manchester city has done their way again because they are rich with Arab money 😳🤔🤷♂️💪
who is this? go and shit ur self.
Tamdlnoty
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the villa manager must have pocketed quite a bit.
Mouabenrty
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first Ollie watkin and now martinez
Noebeiuyz
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sold out game, Manchester city has done their way again because they are rich with Arab money 😳🤔🤷♂️💪
Kesadlor
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he received oil money 💰 to stay away
malablata
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If you knew him you would understand. He comments on every single post about Messi… he is very obsessed with Messi
Answer the question he asked you. What has Messi to do with the post?
malablata
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Because Man City bought the game
Vicacdiloy
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Who is thinking what I'm thinking? Man C is doing everything possible to win the PL
sure the line up explained it all
songsohia
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what has Messi got to do with what he said 🤡
If you knew him you would understand. He comments on every single post about Messi… he is very obsessed with Messi
lundiluv
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This Unai Emery had sold Villa game. Olsen is really poor, not near the standard of Martinez. Which illness? Martinez is in no way ill. Sacking Emery was the best thing we did, always frustrating a club when it mattered most.
Cry more, it seems you are crying more than the bereaved. all because they should help you beat city. sorry you are too strong why not beat them home and away and allow other team coach to breath.
Jumong001
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Ok buddy. Calm down, Messi isn’t here
what has Messi got to do with what he said 🤡
songsohia
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Olsen is a really poor keeper, every ball Foden kick is a goal.....How can you use such goalkeeper against Man City and claim Martinez is ill? This is weird.
Ok buddy. Calm down, Messi isn’t here
Sibklnoy
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Who is thinking what I'm thinking? Man C is doing everything possible to win the PL
malablata
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Olsen is a really poor keeper, every ball Foden kick is a goal.....How can you use such goalkeeper against Man City and claim Martinez is ill? This is weird.
malablata
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This Unai Emery had sold Villa game. Olsen is really poor, not near the standard of Martinez. Which illness? Martinez is in no way ill. Sacking Emery was the best thing we did, always frustrating a club when it mattered most.
Radbmrtuy
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so U can't simply write emi is sick n is not in the line up or won't play
Tincilnrz
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ok