Emiliano Martinez was punished

Martinez's position at Aston Villa has been reduced. Photo: Reuters .

In the 2-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League on the morning of November 7, captain John McGinn was not named in the starting lineup. However, instead of Martinez - who often wears the captain's armband in McGinn's absence - Emery gave this responsibility to center-back Ezri Konsa. This decision immediately attracted attention and sparked much speculation about Martinez's current position in the Aston Villa dressing room.

Speaking after the match, coach Emery confirmed: "Our captain is John McGinn. Previously, Emi Martinez was the vice-captain. But after talking to him, I decided to change. Now, Konsa is the next person on the list."

Many sources believe that Martinez's removal from the vice-captaincy may be related to his failed transfer to Manchester United in the summer. The Argentine goalkeeper is said to be keen on moving to Old Trafford and has even contacted compatriot Lisandro Martinez to push for a deal.

The two clubs were said to have been negotiating until the final days of the transfer window, but the deal eventually fell through, leaving Martinez in tears in what was supposed to be his final farewell at Villa Park. He remained at Aston Villa after that, but the atmosphere between the two sides seemed to have soured. Despite this, Martinez has been a mainstay at Aston Villa since the start of the season, making 10 appearances in all competitions.

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