Emiliano Martinez loses captaincy at Aston Villa: Emery's decision.
07.11.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
07.11.2025
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Changes in the Aston Villa captaincy
Emiliano Martinez is no longer the vice-captain of Aston Villa. Coach Unai Emery announced this unexpected change. The Argentine goalkeeper has served as deputy captain to John McGinn since July 2022, when the team was led by Steven Gerrard.Martinez's Career
During this time, Martinez has continued to showcase his skill and established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world."Emiliano is an extremely important part of our team, and his contribution cannot be overstated," the coach commented.This change in the captaincy may indicate new strategic decisions by the coach and shifts in team dynamics. The team has important matches ahead, and it will be interesting to see how this news impacts the atmosphere within the group and the club's performance in the current season.
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