Emi Martinez

[Brazilian Villain]

It's an Argentinean thing I would suspect.

You suggesting WW's post was a reference to Marvin Gaye's 'Pata-gonian'?

[OCD]

The problem is that they could be missing games in October and November as well because of those international games. It's looking like it's going to be a really unsettled team this season.

[ozzjim]

12 games this season they could miss due to this madness. They have been pictured on a flight so have def gone. Stupid situation.

[CT]

12 games this season they could miss due to this madness. They have been pictured on a flight so have def gone. Stupid situation.

Agreed, it’s ridiculous. The club have now confirmed they’ve gone with their blessing.

[charleeco7]

By Aston Villa FC
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Aston Villa can confirm Emi Martínez and Emi Buendía have travelled to join up with the Argentina squad with the permission of the club in accordance with FIFA’s international match call-up rules.

Both players have agreed to make themselves available for Argentina’s vital first two World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Brazil but will not take part in the third international match against Bolivia.

These arrangements mean that Martinez and Buendia will only miss our Premier League match with Chelsea before being available for the visit of Everton to Villa Park on 18th September in order to comply with the UK’s Covid quarantine regulations.

There are no easy solutions as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to adversely impact professional sport. After careful consideration we think this plan respects the long established call-up rules and balances the importance which top players place on representing their countries in important matches with the best interests of Aston Villa.

We wish all of our players who are joining up with their national teams the best of luck in their upcoming matches.

[Risso]

FFS.

[Steve67]

Absolutely farcical situation.  We lose two of our best players, again.

[cdbearsfan]

Reflects well on the club, hopefully this will encourage potential new signings. We would probably lose to Chelsea anyway. Assume Bailey not in Jamaica squad? Hopefully he will be available.

[CT]

Without going all Wilma, Chelsea away is beginning to look very, very ominous now.

If we don’t turn up, we just lose 3-0 right? 😉

[charleeco7]

It’s a tough one for the club. Lose their best players when others don’t but if you force them to stay by fines etc then you piss the player off in the long run.

Seems all four Argentine players in the prem are going.

[Sexual Ealing]

I guess it's good for us in the long run in terms of morale, but it's a bit of a shitshow in the immediate future.

[Steve67]

Let's hope Chelsea lose a few as well.  At least James won't be involved.

[Demitri_C]

 Joke. At least its one game though. But really really annoying

[Brazilian Villain]

Reflects well on the club, hopefully this will encourage potential new signings. We would probably lose to Chelsea anyway. Assume Bailey not in Jamaica squad? Hopefully he will be available.

That's my take as well and the situation has been communicated in a clear and timely manner.

Playing for Argentina is obviously a big deal for both Emis and think facilitating this will stand us in good stead (with them) going forward.

[Flin5tone]

Infuriating
Absolutely farcical , lucky to have 11 men at this rate