Emiliano Martinez will line up against his opposite number from the World Cup final, Hugo Lloris, as Aston Villa travel to Tottenham on Sunday.
The Argentina goalkeeper, 30, has arrived back in the United Kingdom and is due to return to Villa's training ground on Thursday after extended celebrations in his homeland. Martinez played a vital role as Lionel Messi and Co. defeated Lloris' France in the World Cup final via a penalty shootout at Lusail Stadium.
The former Arsenal shot-stopper proceeded to goad Kylian Mbappe - who scored a hat-trick against Argentina - in the wake of La Albiceleste's triumph. Martinez was roundly criticised for his provocative and unnecessary actions, with Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira branding them "stupid".
