NATIONS - Argentina: Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia released

06.09.2021 20:40 of  E.B. TransferMarketWeb   see readings
NATIONS - Argentina: Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia released
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While the match between Brazil and Argentina, within the framework of the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, was abruptly stopped following the intervention of the Brazilian health authorities, two of the four players targeted by Anvisa were released. by the Albiceleste: Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia.

A decision which aims in particular to anticipate the quarantine that they will have to observe on their return to England.

"In agreement with coach Lionel Scaloni (editor's note, the manager), players Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendía were allowed to return to their clubs today," AFA said. The striker and the goalkeeper of Aston Villa will therefore not participate in the last match of the Albiceleste against Bolivia, scheduled for next Friday (01:30), as part of the qualifications for the 2022 World Cup. Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero, both other players suspected of having violated the anti-Covid protocol are still in selection.