Aston Villa: Digne steps up to protect Emiliano Martinez

We could have had three French clubs in the semi-finals of the European Cup if Lille had beaten Aston Villa last night in the penalty shoot-out that decided the two teams. Unfortunately, Emiliano Martinez could not be counted on to make things easier for Paulo Fonseca’s men. The Argentinian goalkeeper has no compromise in the exercise, as evidenced by the final of the 2022 World Cup where he disgusted the whole of France after saving Kolo Muani in the 120th minute or even during the penalty shootout. Being booed by the Mauroy public yesterday, the Albicelestes goalkeeper has forged this image of a provocateur whether he likes it or not but what is certain, for Lucas Digne, is that “Dibu” are “good people”.

Digne jumps to the aid of Martinez

It is clear that Emiliano Martinez is not very popular in France. His provocative and sarcastic side angers in France. If Samir Nasri, who knew him when he was very young at Arsenal, admits that he was not like that and that he created this image that serves as the basis of his business, Lucas Digne, likes “Dibu”. After the match between Dogues and Villans, the French full-back said: “ That’s right, he has a reputation, he knows how to deal with it, the evidence is that he managed it well. Glad to have it, evidence again this evening. He is an additional asset to the team, he plays well with his feet, he is a good goalkeeper. I also understand the French side because I was there during the World Cup. But he’s a nice guy and when you get to know him, he’s a really nice guy “. Aston Villa will meet Olympiakos in the semi-finals of the Europa League.

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