“Mauricio Pochettino, the boss of Chelsea, says that the player Arsenal sold for just £17 million in 2019 is now an absolute world class and has turned into a machine. Arsenal were f00lish for selling a player like him, they sold him for just a token of £17 million and now he has become one of the best players in the world and he’s at the top of his game right now.”
The player that Arsenal sold for £17 million, according to Mauricio Pochettino, is now “world-class.”
The player Emiliano Martinez, whom Arsenal traded to Aston Villa three and a half years ago, has been praised by Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Yesterday at Stamford Bridge, Unai Enery’s team held the Blues to a scoreless draw. Chelsea had plenty of opportunities to score, but Martinez played excellently in goal for Villa.
Mauricio Pochettino gives Arsenal veteran acclaim Martinez Emiliano
Emiliano Martinez spent nearly ten years as an Arsenal player.
The majority of the Argentine’s tenure was spent away on loan, but he did leave his mark in his final season, helping the Gunners win the Community Shield and the FA Cup.
Martinez was then signed by Aston Villa in 2020 for a meager £17 million (BBC), and ever since, he has established himself as one of the world’s best goalkeepers.
The 31-year-old has excelled for both Villa and his nation. In recent years, he was a major factor in Argentina’s victories at the World Cup and the Copa America.
Martinez had another outstanding performance last night, and after his team had to settle for a draw, Mauricio Pochettino showered him with praise.
The Chelsea manager stated of Martinez to BBC Sport: “Of course, he is a world champion and is world-class.” It’s always so hard to defeat them.
Pochettino gave him even more praise, saying, as Sky Sports put it: “We scored six on Tuesday.” One would be appropriate today! However, it’s because Martinez, the goalkeeper, is a phenomenal goalkeeper, and sometimes luck is involved in scoring.
Martinez has advanced since departing from Arsenal.
At Arsenal, Emi Martinez was never considered first choice.
It wasn’t until Bernd Leno’s life-altering serious injury at the end of the 2019–20 season that he was given the chance.
Martinez’s career at Arsenal reached new heights after a fantastic finish. He is currently regarded as one of the world’s best goalkeepers and a star for both Argentina and Aston Villa.
Villa are enjoying a fantastic season, and if Martinez can keep pulling through for them when things get tough, they might accomplish something truly exceptional in the upcoming months.
