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Emi Martinez missed Aston Villa's game at the weekend but could be fit to start this evening
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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. A first Europa League trophy is beginning to look like a real possibility for Aston Villa this season. Unai Emery’s side lead 3-1 from the first leg of their quarter-final against Bologna, and the final in Istanbul is almost within touching distance. There is work to do yet, though, and the Villans were dealt a blow when goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez missed last weekend’s Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest after injuring himself in the warm-up.
Martinez will have a calf problem assessed before Thursday night’s second leg against Bologna. It was expected that backup goalkeeper Marco Bizot would start in his place, but the Argentine appears to have recovered quickly. Get VIP Aston Villa tickets HERE with Seat Unique! Aston Villa hospitality elevates the iconic Villa Park atmosphere with premium padded seats and exclusive lounge and restaurant access. Packages typically include fine dining or gourmet options, a complimentary drinks package, and matchday entertainment with Villa legends, plus the official matchday programme, ensuring a luxurious and enhanced matchday experience. “Today he is training with us, Emiliano Martinez, ” said Emery on Wednesday. “Normally, he is going to be available for tomorrow. And tomorrow we will decide. ” The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Martinez impressed in the first leg in Italy, making several key saves to help his side emerge with a two-goal lead. The former Arsenal keeper is a key figure for Villa and will likely play a big part if they go on to win the trophy. Emery, who has won the Europa League three times with Sevilla and once with Villarreal as a manager, also revealed that Jadon Sancho is close to a return after a spell out with a shoulder injury.
“He is coming back and, of course, he is a fantastic player, ” Emery said. “He needs to be consistent, I think he has been demanding and he adapted in our structure, progressively getting better. “It’s a pity in the last two weeks he’s been injured because he finished before the break fantastic. ” Callum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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