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Huge injury blow for Aston Villa! Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez facing spell on sidelines after fracturing finger in clash with Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson

<p>The Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper sustained the injury in the 29th minute of Villa's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-aston-villa-cole-palmer-enzo-fernandez/blt72f9e539f413de17" target="_blank">3-0 Premier League loss to the Blues</a>. The incident occurred when Martinez misplaced a pass near his penalty area, inadvertently setting up Chelsea striker Jackson for an opportunity. The shot-stopper scrambled to rectify the error and thwart Jackson but injured his hand in the process.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to <a href="https://x.com/DSportsAR/status/1863680982345216387" target="_blank"><em>D Sports</em></a>, Martinez has fractured the little finger of his left hand. Another report from <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/premier-league/dibu-martinez-aston-villa-chelsea-fractura-lesion-id622387.html" target="_blank"><em>TyC Sports</em></a> corroborated the finger fracture diagnosis, but also suggested the injury will not require a long recovery period. However, Villa are reportedly adopting a cautious approach to Martinez's recovery. The club is committed to ensuring he fully recovers before returning to action, even if it means a prolonged absence.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Additionally, it has been revealed that Martinez was already grappling with a back issue before the game. The goalkeeper will now have time to look after his troubled back as his finger heals and will only make a return when he is fully fit.</p>

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<p>The Midlands club has now gone eight games without a victory across all competitions, leaving them in 12th place in the Premier League table with 19 points from 13 matches. It is anticipated that Unai Emery will provide a detailed update on Martinez’s condition during his Tuesday afternoon press conference. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA?

Huge injury blow for Aston Villa! Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez facing spell on sidelines after fracturing finger in clash with Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson | Goal.com

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is reportedly facing a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his finger against Chelsea.

Huge injury blow for Aston Villa! Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez facing spell on sidelines after fracturing finger in clash with Chelsea&apos;s Nicolas Jackson