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Emi Martinez experienced 'delayed onset' of head injury in Aston Villa's defeat to Newcastle United

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez suffered a delayed onset of a head injury that forced him off in his sides loss to Newcastle United.

The Villa shot stopper was forced off in the first half against the Magpies, who went on to win the game 4-0 in comfortable fashion.

Martinez collided with team-mate Tyrone Mings knee, and underwent a lengthy examination from Villa's medical team. While he continued to play after the initial blow, Martinez was later forced off on 35 minutes for Robin Olson, who conceded a Callum Wilson brace and goals from Joelinton and Miguel Almiron.

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