Callum O'Connell

Fri 8 December 2023 13:02, UK

Aston Villa look set to keep hold of Emiliano Martinez after his crucial displays this season, despite suggestions of doubt over his long-term future at Villa Park.

The World Cup-winning goalkeeper has become a crucial player at Villa Park and proved his worth this season as Villa continue to fly high in the Premier League.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT [7 December], journalist Dean Jones suggested there was doubt over his future, claiming there may be some friction between Martinez and Unai Emery.

However, Jones went on to claim that Villa’s form and European presence means he can’t see Martinez looking to leave the club any time soon.

This will come as a great relief to the fans at Villa Park, with Martinez’s performances this season proving vital to their success. In the 1-0 victory against Manchester City, he had a 100 per cent save rate from shots he faced as he denied Erling Haaland what would have been a crucial goal. [Sofascore]

Also in that game, the goalkeeper had a 90% pass accuracy, finding the target with 35 of his 39 attempted passes, including picking out his man from eight of his 12 attempted long passes, proving how effective he can be when playing out from the back.

Across his last three Premier League displays, the shot-stopper has prevented a combined 2.72 goals despite the two conceded against Bournemouth and one against Tottenham. [Sofascore]

In those three games against Manchester City, Bournemouth and Tottenham, three sides who should pose plenty of threat to Villa, Martinez remained calm with his distribution. A combined 27 long passes found their target at a success rate of 58 per cent.

His passing overall saw him complete 90 of 109 attempted passes across those three games, an 82.5 per cent accuracy. Martinez has proved with his passing and shot-stopping he is crucial, and the news that he will be staying should come as a huge boost.

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