World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez has been urged to use his “energy” to inspire Aston Villa on his return on Sunday.
The goalkeeper came back to Villa on Thursday after lifting the World Cup in Qatar with Argentina. He is now set to line up opposite Spurs’ French shot-stopper Hugo Lloris, who lost the penalty shoot-out after a thrilling 3-3 final.
Unai Emery gave Martinez, 30, extra time off to celebrate in his homeland but wants him back at his best on Sunday Emery will make a final check on Martinez on Saturday before deputy Robin Olsen makes way following Villa’s 3-1 home loss on Boxing Day to Liverpool.