Aston Villa manager Unai Emery opened up on the dramatic story of Emiliano Martinez. The Argentinian goalkeeper whose side has been heavily criticized for his behaviour in the world cup.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery plans to speak to Emiliano Martinez. About the drama that has been his subject during and after Argentina ‘s World Cup triumph. Well , Martinez has been criticized for some of his behavior in Qatar. Despite helping Argentina to their first World Cup title since 1986. The goalkeeper was also accused of tricking or even ‘cheating’ during the UFABET World Cup final penalty shoot-out against France.
Martinez has also been criticized for holding He has also been seen as having mocked Real Madrid’s hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe on several occasions since Argentina lifted. Trophies, with Emery planning to speak to Martinez about some of his behavior when he returns from Argentina next week. But insists he is ‘very proud’ of the players he managed during his time at Arsenal.
“When you have a great emotional connection Sometimes it’s hard to control it,” Emery said. “I’ll talk to him about some celebrations next week. But I have to respect that he is with the national team now. when he returns to us We will be able to talk about it.” Aston Villa host Liverpool on Boxing Day. But there will be no first-choice goalkeeper Martinez who remains in Argentina after winning the World Cup.
In his pre-match press conference on Friday 23 December 2022, Emery added : “We are very proud of him. He won the World Cup. It’s amazing! Aston Villa fans can be immensely proud ′′ He will be back next week. So we expect him to be ready for the game against Tottenham on New Year’s Day ′ ′ Now I want him to rest. Because after all that hard work and all that emotion he needs it [rest]. He had a great World Cup. And we are looking forward to having him back.”
Aston Villa are 12th in the Premier League ahead of Boxing Day, while Liverpool are sixth, seven points adrift of Champions League places. Emery said: “I started playing with them in 2016 in the Europa League final, during Jürgen Klopp’s first season we won a very good competition. I always lose I won’t win again Sometimes it’s a draw with Arsenal. But it is always a difficult match against them.
“They are a difficult team to play against with an amazing way of playing. Last year I played them against Villarreal in the Champions League semi-final and we lost twice . Boxing Day, I think it will be different. They start the league with uncertainty, they have 22 points and we have 18 points ′′ If we think we can beat them. We can really get close to them. If we bring out our best performance I think we can do it. We will be with the fans. on our pitch at Villa Park and I think it will be a very special match.”