Emiliano Martínez
ARG
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Sep 2, 1992 (33)
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6'5"
194 lb
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Testing with ball soon
Martinez (finger) is progressing well and will begin testing with a soccer ball imminently as he targets full fitness for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, according to Hernan Castillo.
Analysis: Martinez suffered a broken finger ahead of the tournament but the extra recovery days before Argentina's opener are working in his favor, and he is expected to be available to start in goal for the defending world champions. The Aston Villa goalkeeper ended the club season with 125 saves, 49 goals conceded and 13 clean sheets across 44 appearances, and his experience of winning the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles with Argentina makes him irreplaceable between the posts for coach Scaloni heading into the tournament.
Will be available for WC action
Martinez (finger) is progressing well and is expected to play in the World Cup opening matchup versus Algeria even if he misses the warm-up friendlies, Gaston Edul of TyC Sports reports.
Analysis: Martinez will likely be involved in every game of the 2026 World Cup, taking advantage of the extra days before Argentina's opener to reach a complete recovery from his fracture. The goalkeeper finished the last campaign in England with 125 saves, 49 goals conceded and 13 clean sheets over 44 appearances across all club competitions. As for his international experience, he has been an essential piece of the national team in their 2022 World Cup championship and the last two Copa America titles. With Martinez likely to get the nod in goal, both Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso should be limited to backup roles.
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