EMILIANO MARTINEZ NEWS

Left out of squad Martinez was not named to the squad to face Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Impact Martinez started 34 times for Villa this season in which he recorded 95 saves and eight clean sheets. It's not immediately clear if the keeper is dealing with an injury or if the manager just decided to give veteran Robin Olsen a shot after having gone to him just two matches ago versus Brighton on May 5.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant despite own goal Martinez had five saves and allowed three goals, but also 1 an own goal in Monday's 3-3 draw against Liverpool.

Impact Martinez started the match as poorly as possible with an own goal inside the opening five minutes. He locked in after that and was brilliant, denying Liverpool's attack on some glorious chances. Martinez's incredible play has Aston Villa set for a spot in the Champions League in 2024/25.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Conference League Martinez (hamstring) returned during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Olympiacos in the Conference League.

Impact Martinez got back on the pitch for the crucial Conference League clash but he could do little to stem the tide of Olympiacos goals. Still Robin Olsen showed he isn't any sort of real competition for Martinez, giving him a firm hold on the starting job once more.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Martinez (hamstring) was spotted in training ahead of Thursday's clash with Olympiacos.

Impact Martinez took part in training Thursday, ahead of one of the most important matches of the season in the Conference League semi final. Robin Olsen has been dreadful in recent weeks including conceding four in the first leg, so Martinez returning would be a major boon.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected Martinez (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Brighton on Sunday.

Impact Martinez misses Sunday's match as expected as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Robin Olsen gets the start in goal Sunday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Sunday Martinez (undisclosed) is doubtful to face Brighton on Sunday, manager Unai Emery told media Friday. "Tomorrow is a training session and we can have more information about some pla...

Impact That mention of "players who are coming with a small injury" points directly to Martinez, who missed Thursday's game against Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinals due to an undisclosed injury. Martinez has started in all but two of Aston Villa's matches during the current Premier League campaign, and if he can't go Sunday, then Robin Olsen will get the start between the posts.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Olympiacos Martinez (undisclosed) is not an option for Thursday's match against Olympiacos, according to manager Unai Emery.

Impact Martinez was unable to heal from the injuries he picked up in Saturday's draw, leaving him out for Thursday's Conference League semifinal. This will be a tough loss for the club, as they are losing their World Cup Golden Glove-winning keeper, leaving Robin OIsen to get the start. His next chance to return will be against Brighton on Sunday.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Martinez was forced off with an apparent injury during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

Impact Martinez made it to halftime but no further as he was forced off. Losing Martinez would be a major blow for the closing stages of the Premier League so the hope will be to get him back before a Sunday trip to Brighton. Robin Olsen came on to replace him Saturday.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in win over Cherries Martinez recorded four saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Martinez put in a solid performance Sunday, saving four of the six shots he faced on goal. He has delivered two clean sheets from his last four EPL matches but will be challenged to improve that in Villa's next against Chelsea. The Blues blasted six past Everton in their last EPL outing and have scored in all of their EPL games this year.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - a goalkeeper who thrives on being loathed The Argentina and Villa No 1 was already disliked in France - but had the last laugh again with his shootout antics

APRIL 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Keeps clean sheet versus Arsenal Martinez made four saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Arsenal.

Impact Martinez bounced back from his performance on the previous match in a huge way, shutting down the team who had the league's best offense prior to the weekend. That's now two clean sheets over the last three starts for the goalkeeper, who will next face Bournemouth on Apr. 21.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes no saves in draw Martinez had no saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Brentford.

Impact Martinez allowed three goals and also made zero saves for the first time in the season. The goalkeeper has one clean sheet in his last eight starts. He will now face a tougher matchup at Arsenal on Sunday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Martinez (illness) is in goal for Saturday's match against Brentford.

Impact Martinez missed mid week action against Manchester City through illness, but has recovered in time to start Saturday's contest. The keeper has conceded five goals while making seven saves and keeping a clean sheet during his last three appearances.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Martinez is out for Wednesday's clash with Manchester City due to illness, Aston Villa announced.

Impact Martinez is a late scratch due to illness, bringing Robin Olsen into the starting XI for perhaps the toughest match of the season. Martinez could be back as soon as a Saturday clash with Brentford if the illness proves to be a minor one.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in win Martinez recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Martinez notched his seventh clean sheet of the season after making three saves and leaving Wolverhampton without a goal. Prior to the international break, the goalkeeper had struggled, allowing nine goals in the previous four games. Next, he'll have a difficult matchup as they take on Manchester City, a team with 63 goals in 29 games.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in draw Martinez made three saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against West Ham,.

Impact Martinez couldn't do anything to stop Michail Antonio's header from the six-yard box that opened the scoring for the opposition and then had luck by his side as he was beaten twice more but those goals were disallowed after VAR check due to handballs in both plays. This has been a rough stretch for the goalkeeper since his last clean sheet on Feb. 3, with just 13 saves against 12 goals allowed over six starts.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in blowout loss Martinez made one save and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact In what was possibly his side's most important match of the season so far, Martinez had his worst performance of the campaign. He conceded a season-high four goals and made just one save. It was not all on him though, as two of the goals came in the dying moments of the match with his side playing with 10 men, but it was still a poor performance. He will look to bounce back Sunday at West Ham United, a side which has scored 45 goals in 28 league matches this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in win Martinez made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Luton Town.

Impact Martinez was beaten twice from short-range in the second half from set-pieces. The goalkeeper has now allowed seven goals over the past four games, making eight saves in that span. Next in the Premier League, he'll face off against Tottenham, a team with 59 goals

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in win Martinez made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Martinez was beaten twice from short-range, once in each half. Aside from his goals allowed, he didn't face much pressure as Aston Villa controlled the majority of the match. Next, he'll face off against Luton Town, a team with 35 goals in 25 games.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in victory Martinez had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fulham.

Impact Martinez came up with at least three saves in a match for the fourth consecutive outing, while totaling 13 saves and six goals conceded over that span. It also marked the sixth time in the last 10 games that Martinez limited opponents to a maximum of one goal. Up next for Aston Villa is a meeting with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Feb. 24.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in loss Martinez made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Martinez could not do much to avoid the home loss, conceding once in each half after coming from two clean sheets in his previous three starts. The goalkeeper still has six in the season. He will look to bounce back at Fulham on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Martinez made four saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 5-0 win over Sheffield United.

Impact Martinez saw his side dominating the first half but then had some work coming his way during the final frame, especially after his side made it 5-0, and excelled as he does most of the times to keep his second clean sheet over the last three starts. Up next for the goalkeeper is Feb. 11 home clash against Manchester United.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in defeat Martinez recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

Impact Martinez had a tough time in goal as he allowed three goals during the match. The first two came in the first half off back-to-back corner kicks, while the third goal came off a deflection by defender Alex Moreno. The goalkeeper has now allowed eight goals over the past four games. Next, he'll get an easier matchup against Sheffield United, the team with the least amount of goals in the Premier League.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Martinez made two saves on his way to keeping a clean sheet in Sunday's goalless draw against Everton.

Impact Martinez' was a spectator for a majority of the match, with his two saves both coming within 30 seconds of each other. The keeper did well to deny Dominic Calvert-Lewin when the striker was through on goal, before getting down to stop a low James Garner effort. The clean sheet was his first in five and he next comes up against Newcastle.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in win Martinez recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Burnley. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Martinez conceded once in each half, but did enough with his three saves to help Aston Villa earn the home win. The goalkeeper still has only four clean sheets in the season. He will look face a tougher matchup when they visit Everton on Jan 14.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE