Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Emi Martinez is a doubt for the weekend’s match against Arsenal due to a back injury, and his availability will not be determined until the “last moment.”
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed that Emi Martinez is a major doubt for Saturday’s match against his former club, Arsenal, due to a back injury.
The goalkeeper was forced to withdraw from the starting lineup moments before Wednesday’s 4-3 victory over Brighton. Emery stated he would not know the keeper’s status until “the last moment.” (72 words)
Martinez, who was replaced by Marco Bizot in the previous match, has been unable to train with the squad.
Emery noted: “We will train this afternoon, he didn’t train yesterday, but it’s very important for him, how he is passing the hours feeling better.”
Villa remains without Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley, while Arsenal hopes Declan Rice will be fit. (74 words)