Alarm bells for Dibu Martínez ahead of Argentina’s friendlies | OneFootball

Emiliano Dibu Martínez made headlines once again both in England and with the Argentine National Team. After Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Burnley, the World Cup-winning goalkeeper made a social media post that caused a stir: an image showing a significant bruise on his leg, the result of a calf tear he had suffered days earlier. The detail was surprising because, despite playing under those conditions, Dibu completed the full 90 minutes and was one of the standout performers in his team’s win, once again demonstrating his character and commitment.

Before the match, Martínez had raised alarms with his unexpected absence in the Europa League clash against Feyenoord, where Unai Emery decided to rest him due to muscle discomfort during the warm-up. However, his quick recovery allowed him to return to the Villans’ goal and keep a clean sheet.

After the match, Dibu shared a series of images on Instagram, one of which clearly shows a bruise on one of his legs, and he accompanied the post with a phrase that left no doubt about his toughness: “Calf tear? No problem. Another win at Villa Park 🫶🏽🔥.”

In a press conference, Unai Emery avoided giving details about the goalkeeper’s physical condition but hinted that it was a minor injury and that the recovery was faster than expected. “He’s fine, he’s strong. We know how important he is for us,” declared the Aston Villa manager.

The good news for Lionel Scaloni is that, barring any last-minute issues, Martínez will be available for the upcoming friendlies with the Argentine National Team. La Scaloneta will face Venezuela on Friday the 10th and Puerto Rico on Monday the 13th, both matches in the United States, ahead of the final FIFA double date before the end of the year.

With his usual determination and despite the discomfort, Dibu once again made it clear that his leadership and competitive mentality are as important as his saves. The blood on his leg was just another sign of his style: he holds nothing back, not even when his body pays the price.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.