Emi Martinez injury: Aston Villa issue update ahead of Brighton clash | Football [Video]

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery confirmed that Emi Martinez will face a late fitness test to decide his availability before their clash against Brighton on Sunday.

Martinez was withdrawn at half-time in last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea after he picked up a hamstring injury.

The Argentine missed Thursday’s Europa Conference League semi-final first leg defeat against Olympiacos due to suspension but still needs to prove his fitness in Saturday’s training session if he is to come back into the starting line-up for the trip down to the south coast.

‘Tomorrow is the training session we can have more information on players who played yesterday and others who had small injuries,’ Emery said in his pre-match press conference on Friday.

‘If he [Martinez] feels comfortable and without risk, he could be available.’

Midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo could return to the starting line-up after he was included on the bench in midweek, while Alex Moreno remains a …