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Aston Villa Pulls Dibu Martínez After Warm-Up in Europa League Win

No medical bulletin has been issued despite reports of a warm-up knock or calf contracture.

Overview

  • Martínez was listed to start and completed the pre-match routine but was withdrawn before kickoff and not named among the substitutes as the club called it a last-minute change.
  • Marco Bizot started in goal, took an early knock, continued, and impressed in a 2-0 win away to Feyenoord.
  • BBC reported the issue occurred during the warm-up, while journalist Gastón Edul said it was a calf muscle contracture, which has not been officially confirmed.
  • Youth goalkeeper Sam Procter was designated as the substitute after the late switch.
  • The uncertainty places his availability for Argentina’s Oct. 10 and Oct. 13 friendlies in doubt as the national squad announcement approaches.