Emiliano Martinez
33-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
GTD
Injury Finger
Est. Return 6/16/2026
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 from Emi Martinez's finger, so we'll see".
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Training apart from group
Martinez (finger) remains training separately from the rest of the Argentina squad but is expected to be ready in time for the World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, according to Miamiherald.
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Trains with ball again
Martinez (finger) trained with the ball on Thursday, a significant step forward in his recovery from the broken finger that had raised concerns over his availability for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, the federation posted.
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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.
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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.
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Won't play in friendlies
Martinez (finger) remains a significant concern for Argentina's national team and will be absent from friendly action prior to the World Cup, as he still needs to complete his recovery from a small fracture in his finger, Gaston Edul of TyC Sports reports.
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Liverpool showing interest
Liverpool are interested in signing Martinez, according to Italian outlet Tuttojuve.
ANALYSIS
Liverpool are expected to target a goalkeeper in the summer since Alisson is widely expected to leave the club. Martinez sits near the top of the club's shortlist, but it's unclear whether they'll be able to sign the Argentina international since Aston Villa are going to hold out for a massive offer to part ways with the goalkeeper.
Liverpool are expected to target a goalkeeper in the summer since Alisson is widely expected to leave the club. Martinez sits near the top of the club's shortlist, but it's unclear whether they'll be able to sign the Argentina international since Aston Villa are going to hold out for a massive offer to part ways with the goalkeeper.