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Status unclear heading into new season Martinez's transfer situation and unresolved finger injury, coupled with Villa's potential new goalkeeper signing, leave his status unclear heading into the new season.

Impact Martinez was left out of Aston Villa's Super Cup squad, with the club citing necessary rest as the reason. However, his situation is more complicated. His future has been uncertain all summer, with the closest possibility being a move to Juventus that ultimately fell through. Added to that is the ongoing issue with a finger injury he suffered in May. He chose to manage the injury rather than undergo immediate surgery, allowing him to play in the Europa League final and then carry the problem through Argentina's entire World Cup campaign. The situation remains unclear, but if he decides to undergo surgery, reports suggest he could be sidelined for around three months. Villa are now on the verge of signing Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, a move that could lead to Martinez losing his starting role. Suzuki is expected to compete for the No. 1 spot regardless of Martinez's situation. This leaves the 33-year-old facing an uncertain future, with his transfer options narrowed, potential surgery capable of sidelining him for three months, and no guarantee of remaining first choice even if he stays fit at Villa.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't face PSG in Super Cup Martinez won't play in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup against PSG on Wednesday, according to manager Unai Emery.

Impact Martinez is one of three regulars who won't be playing Wednesday for the Midlands club, as Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins will also miss the match due to "completely necessary rest." Martinez was the regular starter between the posts for an Argentina side that lost the WC final to Spain on July 19, so he needs more rest before the start of the season. The idea is to have Martinez healthy, rested and ready to go for the Premier League opener against Brighton on Sunday, Aug. 23.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

A record-breaking 11 save performance from Dibu in the FIFA World Cup Final 🇦🇷

A record-breaking 11 save performance from Dibu in the FIFA World Cup Final 🇦🇷

JULY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Argentina's Emiliano Martínez Makes CLUTCH Save on Lamine Yamal's Free Kick to Force Extra Time

Argentina's Emiliano Martínez Makes CLUTCH Save on Lamine Yamal's Free Kick to Force Extra Time

JULY 19 • FOX SPORTS

EMI MARTÍNEZ IS A BRICK WALL IN GOAL, RECORDING HIS 10TH SAVE OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL TO DENY LAMINE YAMAL 🤯

EMI MARTÍNEZ IS A BRICK WALL IN GOAL, RECORDING HIS 10TH SAVE OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL TO DENY LAMINE YAMAL 🤯

JULY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Emi Martínez ties the record for most saves in a Men's FIFA World Cup Final with his 8th of the match 🇦🇷

Emi Martínez ties the record for most saves in a Men's FIFA World Cup Final with his 8th of the match 🇦🇷

JULY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Beaten late in huge performance Martinez had 11 saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Spain.

Impact Martinez nearly kept Spain from lifting the World Cup trophy, repeatedly denying their attacks before Ferran Torres finally broke through in extra time. The Aston Villa goalkeeper had been far from this level of production during his previous outings, with the 11 saves against the champions more than doubling his total, going from nine to 20 saves in the entire competition. However, he kept only two clean sheets, both of which came in the initial pair of group-stage games.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through pain at World Cup Martinez revealed he has been in pain every day at the World Cup after fracturing his ring finger before the tournament, avoiding surgery despite specialist advice, according to Bi...

Impact Martinez suffered the injury on May 20 warming up ahead of Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg, taping up his finger to play through it before being sidelined for roughly a month, missing the Premier League season final win at Manchester City and Argentina's World Cup warmup matches. Despite the ongoing discomfort, he has continued playing through the tournament and said he has felt better since the round of 16, with his focus fully on Argentina's final against Spain on Sunday as he chases a second World Cup title.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

NBA superstar Kevin Durant asked Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martínez what Sunday's Final means to him 🇦🇷

NBA superstar Kevin Durant asked Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martínez what Sunday's Final means to him 🇦🇷

JULY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Emi Martínez caught up with Katie Shanahan after his team advanced to the FIFA World Cup Final for the second consecutive tournament

Emi Martínez caught up with Katie Shanahan after his team advanced to the FIFA World Cup Final for the second consecutive tournament

JULY 15 • FOX SPORTS

Single save for win Martinez registered one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over England.

Impact Martinez only faced two shots on his net during Wednesday's win, and stopped one of them. Anthony Gordon beat him in second half, but Martinez calmed the team down and kept the game close before Argentina stormed back. Martinez will be tested against an outstanding Spain attack during the World Cup final.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in win Martinez recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Switzerland.

Impact Martinez made four saves across Saturday's 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland, producing back-to-back stops from Dan Ndoye and Granit Xhaka during Switzerland's sustained pressure spell in the second half before Ndoye's third attempt from a tight angle found the net underneath his outstretched leg for the equalizer. The goalkeeper will aim to produce a strong performance in the World Cup semifinal against England.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals Martinez registered no saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Egypt.

Impact Martinez conceded two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Egypt, beaten by Yasser Ibrahim's powerful header from Marwan Attia's delivery in the first half and then by Mostafa Zico's close-range finish from Haissem Hassan's inch-perfect cross in the second half, with both goals coming from direct and well-constructed Egyptian moves that exposed Argentina's defensive vulnerability on the counter-attack. The goalkeeper commanded his area on the occasions his backline gave him protection, and while the two goals conceded will raise questions about defensive organization heading into the quarterfinals, his composure in the final stages helped his side hold firm during Egypt's late push for an equalizer after falling 3-2 behind.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two against Cape Verde Martinez recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 3-2 win versus Cape Verde.

Impact Martinez did well to stop three shots Friday but was ultimately beaten twice in the win, not able to do much about either well-placed shot. He now remains with two clean sheets at the World Cup, unable to capture one in each of their past two games. They will now face Mohamed Salah and Egypt next, a player Martinez should be familiar with after years of playing against each other in the Premier League.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids surgery on finger Martinez (finger) revealed he chose not to undergo surgery on a fractured ring finger on his right hand in order to be available for the World Cup, and confirmed he will be able to...

Impact Martinez acknowledged the difficulty of his situation but credited the support of coach Lionel Scaloni, goalkeeping coach Martin Tocalli, colleagues Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso, and the medical staff for helping him through the recovery process. His decision to forego surgery reflects the importance he places on being available for the defending world champions, and his ability to now play without the protective kit is a significant step forward in his recovery heading into the knockout stage of the tournament.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

From Emi Martínez's setup to the net

From Emi Martínez's setup to the net

JUNE 28 • FOX SPORTS

Concedes once in win Martinez had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Jordan.

Impact Martinez was largely untroubled in Saturday's 3-1 win over Jordan, conceding only Mousa Al-Tamari's second-half goal after Jordan pulled one back from Ehsan Haddad's cross, and making no saves of note across 90 minutes as Argentina dominated with 73 percent of possession and limited Jordan to just five shots. The goalkeeper commanded his area throughout, and his consistent performances across three group games without a significant individual error give Argentina the goalkeeping certainty they will need heading into the knockout rounds against Cape Verde.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Austria Martinez recorded one save to go along with a clean sheet in Monday's 2-0 win over Austria.

Impact Martinez once again had a very quiet match, not making his first and only save until the second half as he earned a clean sheet. This now gives him two clean sheets in two games, only making one save thus far. He will now face Jordan in their group stage finale, a decent chance to earn three clean sheets in the group stage.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Martinez recorded no saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Algeria.

Impact Martinez was beaten inside the first 15 minutes but Algeria's goal was ruled out, and he didn't face a big threat the rest of the way. With upcoming games against Austria and Jordan, a scenario in which Martinez ends the group stage with three consecutive clean sheets can't be ruled out.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Martinez (finger) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's clash against Algeria.

Impact Martinez will bounce back to action after missing Argentina's practice matches while he completed his rehabilitation from a small fracture. The goalkeeper will therefore be selected over Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso throughout the tournament as long as he avoids further physical problems. In that case, Martinez could be reliable for fantasy output as his team has the potential to allow few goals at least in the initial fixtures, and he's usually a solid shot stopper when tested.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Tuesday Martinez (finger) is set to play in their World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday if no setback takes place, according to manager Lionel Scaloni. "Emiliano is fine. If everyth...

Impact Martinez is looking to be an option for Argentina's opener after some questions about health, as he has been training the past few days. This is a major boost to the team, as he was clearly an essential piece of the World Cup-winning squad in 2022, earning the Golden Glove in the process. He should then continue as a starter in net, with Geronimo Rulli as a backup option.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Trains well, set to start Martinez finished training well again and continues pushing himself, with the goalkeeper set to play against Algeria, according to Gaston Edul.

Impact Martinez has been dealing with a fractured finger since the Europa League final on May 24, which kept him out of both friendlies that followed with the national team. He continues to show progression day after day as he pushes to be available for defending champions, and the latest update shows he is training well and should start in the opener against Algeria.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with gloves Thursday Martinez trained with both gloves for the first time since fracturing his right ring finger after the medical staff removed his cast on Thursday, with coach Lionel Scaloni expressi...

Impact Martinez completed reaction and deflection exercises despite showing some signs of discomfort, with the decision to remove the cast marking a significant step forward in his recovery. The defending world champions will continue monitoring his condition over the coming days but the direction of travel is clearly positive, with manager Scaloni backing his number one to be ready when Argentina's campaign gets underway.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start against Algeria Martinez (finger) is aiming to feature in Argentina's World Cup opener versus Algeria after the national team's staff decided to remove the cast from the ring finger of his right h...

Impact Martinez has dealt with a fractured finger since the UEFA Europa League finale on May 24, but he should be ready to represent his country after refusing surgery in order to be available for the summer tournament. If the Aston Villa goalkeeper is confirmed as a starter, both Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso will remain among the substitutes throughout the competition. Additionally, Martinez should benefit from solid clean sheet chances, especially in the easier group-stage fixtures.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will have splint removed Friday Martinez (finger) is getting closer to full recovery, with Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni giving an update about his status Monday, saying "On Friday, they take off the splint fr...

Impact Martinez will be assessed once the splint is taken off his finger, but there's hope that he'll be able to start in the World Cup opener against Algeria. The goalkeeper hasn't seen action since the Europa League finale on May 20, and has opted not to undergo surgery so that he can take part in the international tournament. However, in case he's forced to rest at some point, a decision would have to be made between Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso to take his place in the lineup.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE