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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received treatment after a head clash at Everton (Mike Egerton/PA)

Former Aston Villa man posts surgery update after worrying injury blow

Brentford v Chelsea – Premier League – Gtech Community Stadium

Chelsea confirm goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone ‘successful’ surgery

Brentford v Chelsea – Premier League – Gtech Community Stadium

Emiliano Martinez expects to return in ‘a few weeks’ after undergoing surgery

Everton v Chelsea – Premier League – Hill Dickinson Stadium

Xabi Alonso waiting and hoping for the best with Emiliano Martinez

Tempers fray between Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers and Everton’s James Tarkowski,

Morgan Rogers avoids red card as Pedro Neto brace boosts Chelsea to victory

Emi Martinez claims World Cup 'pain' a factor in Aston Villa exit

Xabi Alonso

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Joao Pedro (right) earned Chelsea a point

Joao Pedro rescues point for Chelsea as Hull threaten another upset

Maxence Lacroix

Maxence Lacroix expects Chelsea to learn from Arsenal defeat

Emiliano Martinez in action

Chelsea’s long wait for a clean sheet rumbles on after Arsenal defeat

Zion Suzuki embracing 'challenge' of following Emi Martinez at Villa

Unai Emery: Aston Villa and Chelsea 'want to kill each other'

Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez completes Chelsea move from Aston Villa

Robert Sanchez

Robert Sanchez’s Chelsea future in doubt after being dropped for Brighton clash

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer (second right) scores

Classy Cole Palmer settles Chelsea nerves as Blues hold off Brighton fightback

Emiliano Martinez during a training session

Chelsea agree deal to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
The 33-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge on a two-year deal bringing to an end his six-year stay at Villa.
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Swapping clubs? Nicolas Jackson and Emi Martinez

Aston Villa agree £65m Jackson deal with Watkins departing for £50m

Emiliano Martinez

Chelsea offered chance to sign keeper Emiliano Martinez by his representatives

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery

Unai Emery says it is up to Ollie Watkins to explain his absence from Villa side

Emiliano Martinez was beaten three times at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA)

Plus Matt Maher: Emi Martinez can only blame himself for Aston Villa limbo

New boy set for Aston Villa debut as Emi Martinez situation explained

Ezri Konsa applauds

Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal from Aston Villa to boost top-flight title defence bid

Zion Suzuki #1 of Japan acknowledges fans after the 1-1 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Japan and Sweden at Dallas Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Aston Villa close to sealing transfer double

Emi Martinez's Aston Villa future takes new twist with deal collapse

Zion Suzuki has 28 caps for the Japan national team

Aston Villa strike £30m goalkeeper deal as Emi Martinez talks continue

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reacts during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen second leg match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Wednesday March 12, 2025.

Juventus boss makes claim Emiliano Martinez wants to leave Aston Villa

Martinez considering Argentina future after World Cup final heartbreak
The Aston Villa stopper thinks he may call time on his international career in the wake of that disappointment.
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Spain lift the trophy

Spain win World Cup final as Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal sinks Argentina

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni following his side's World Cup final defeat

Lionel Scaloni says Lionel Messi ‘best player ever’ after World Cup final loss

Ferran Torres celebrates his decisive goal

‘Destiny was written’ for Spain’s World Cup triumph – match-winner Ferran Torres

Forest had grown into the game and were almost in front, only for a miraculous stop from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the 33rd minute.

Aston Villa chief confirms club's stance over Emi Martinez transfer

Villa’s night started with uncertainty as first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was left out amid rumoured interest from Manchester United.

Revealed: Aston Villa's stance on Emi Martinez as Juventus eye move

The Aston Villa goalkeeper heads into the tournament on the back of yet another trophy win, lifting the Europa League last month. One of the best in his position, Martinez was pivotal when Argentina lifted the World Cup in Qatar four years ago. He kept 11 clean sheets in 18 CONMEBOL qualifiers and conceded the fewest shots on target (38). Not the cheapest option, but a safe and reliable choice between the sticks.

European club chief confirms interest in signing Aston Villa star

Aston Villa may look to replace Emi Martinez with Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes

Aston Villa eye French keeper as Emi Martinez uncertainty continues

Josh Griffiths caught the eye between the sticks. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

Transfer column: Championship rivals eye West Brom goalkeeper

Ollie Watkins celebrating

Ollie Watkins impressed by Aston Villa’s transformation into Europa champions

John McGinn lifts the Europa League trophy

Classy Aston Villa cruise to Europa League glory in Istanbul

Marco Bizot

Marco Bizot praised by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery following late call-up

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John McGinn hails ‘mad man’ Emiliano Martinez after Villa keeper’s starring role

Aston Villa sweep aside Lille to reach Europa League quarter-finals

Ollie Watkins header gives Aston Villa advantage over Lille in Europa League tie

Lille 0 Aston Villa 1: Ollie Watkins ends goal drought as Villa take first leg a...

Joao Pedro treble helps Chelsea close gap on fourth-placed Villa to three points

Daniel Farke feels Leeds ‘warriors’ deserved all three points at Villa Park

Tammy Abraham strikes late to snatch point for Aston Villa against Leeds

Rayan opens Bournemouth account to secure draw at home to Aston Villa

Thierno Barry on target as Everton dent Aston Villa’s Premier League title hopes

Unai Emery angry VAR not used to check penalty as Aston Villa held

Aston Villa forced to settle for share of spoils against Crystal Palace

Arsenal score four in second half in statement win over title rivals Aston Villa

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers scored twice against Manchester United (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery hails Morgan Rogers after his brace extends Aston Villa’s winning run

Morgan Rogers brace boosts Aston Villa to 10th straight win at Man Utd expense

Unai Emery wants more from Aston Villa striker after scoring drought ends

Unai Emery hopes Ollie Watkins can kick on after ending goal drought at Brighton

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