Aston Villa: Unai Emery inflicts another blow on Dibu Martinez

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By: Manu Tournoux

Aston Villa: the funny transfer window of Emiliano Martinez

At 33, Emiliano Martinez is no longer the hero of Aston Villa. Having come very close to a departure last summer (Manchester United, Galatasaray), the Argentine goalkeeper remains an indisputable starter for Unai Emery (8 starts in the Premier League), but he is gradually losing his influence. The Spanish coach has in fact confirmed that the 2022 world champion is no longer the vice-captain of the Villans.

“The first captain is John McGinn. We decided how we were going to proceed, as well as the management of the next captain. Usually we have another captain, Emi Martinez, as second captain. But now, after talking with him, I prefer it that way. Konsa is next. Tyrone Mings, with Ollie Watkins too. Normally we handle it like this”he confided at a press conference.

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