Aston Villa sweating on fitness of goalkeeper Emi Martinez as Unai Emery's men seek to overturn a two-goal deficit against Olympiacos in one most intimidating venues in European football
Daily MailIf Aston Villa are serious about rejoining the elite of European football then they must show they can deliver on nights like these. To keep alive their dream of lifting a first major trophy since 1996, on Thursday Unai Emery’s men must overturn a two-goal deficit at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium - the home of Olympiacos and one of the most intimidating venues in European football. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez was due to have a fitness test before the squad fly to Athens Olympiacos’ 4-2 win at Villa Park last Thursday means Villa will have to go one step beyond with a tired, injury-hit squad. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez was due to have a fitness test on Wednesday before the squad fly to Athens and his return would be crucial. Aston Villa must overturn a two-goal deficit at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on Thursday ‘We are building our mentality.
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