Emiliano Martínez faces surgery after suffering a fractured jaw in Saturday’s match, a blow that brings an enforced pause for Argentina’s goalkeeper after a collision in the area.
Initial medical examinations offered reassurance following the incident, but further assessment confirmed that Martínez will need an operation on his jaw. The goalkeeper had been unable to prevent Jarrad Branthwaite’s header during the game.
The injury adds an unwelcome concern for Martínez, whose recovery timetable will depend on the outcome of the surgical procedure and subsequent rehabilitation.
