Emiliano Martínez
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Sep 2, 1992 (33)
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6'5"
194 lb
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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 everything continues well, I think he's going to play."
Analysis: 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.
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.
Analysis: Martinez stepped up his recovery at Argentina's Saturday training session, working under the goal with gloves on both hands in a noticeably more intense workout than in previous days. The Aston Villa keeper has been managing a fractured ring finger on his right hand since before the Europa League final, and and while he was occasionally seen checking on the injured finger during the session, he pushed through the discomfort and all signs point to his recovery staying on track. He is set to start in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria.
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