Emiliano Martínez’s Finger Fracture Puts Argentina’s World Cup Debut at Risk
Argentina’s first‑choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez fractured his right ring finger after a collision in the Europa League final. Initial treatment involved bandaging and splinting the finger, followed by a focused rehabilitation program.
With only six days left before the World Cup, Martínez has been training with tennis balls to maintain reflexes while protecting the injured hand. The fracture threatens his availability for Argentina’s opening match against Algeria.
The coaching staff is expected to decide on the starting goalkeeper up to the last moment.
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