For a few days, Emiliano said "Dibu" Martinez attracts all the light.
Both on social networks and in the media.
As much for his performances on the field, as his actions on and off it.
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At 30, Emiliano Martinez is one of the great architects of Argentina's victory in the World Cup.
Intractable on his line, especially during penalties.
In the final, the Argentinian goalkeeper pulls off an exceptional save against Randal Kolo Muani after the end of added time (120+2).
Before stopping Kingsley Coman's attempt during the penalty shootout.
And to distract Aurélien Tchouameni.
Enough for the French midfielder to miss the target.
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Since then, the Argentinian goalkeeper has been performing in bad taste.
Starting on the night of the final.
By placing the best goalkeeper trophy on his sex.
The following hours, he did not stop making fun of Kylian Mbappé, scoring a hat-trick in this final.
An attitude that does not pass with his club coach.
"
When you feel great emotion, it's hard to control yourself,
" said Unai Emery at a press conference on Friday.
The Aston Villa coach is then more vehement
.
I'm going to talk to him next week about some of his celebrations."
Arriving at Aston Villa in 2020, Emiliano Martinez quickly established himself in the cages.
In two years, the 30-year-old goalkeeper has played 91 games with the Villans.
Unai Emery is a newcomer to the club.
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The 51-year-old Spanish coach arrived at the Birmingham-based club on November 1.
He only managed his team three times before the World Cup but had placed his trust in 'Dibu' Martinez.
The goalkeeper was even the captain of his team during the first game of the Emery era.
“
I respect him there, he is in the national team.
Then he will be with us and it will be our responsibility to talk to him,
”promises the former Paris Saint-Germain coach.
The Villans receive the Reds from Liverpool on Monday for the resumption of the Premier League.
A match that should be played without Emiliano Martinez, left to rest.
