Martinez speaks about injury before World Cup: finger looked "like a blood sausage"

Martinez broke his finger before the Europa League final but skipped surgery to play in the World Cup, enduring significant pain as a result.

Emiliano Martinez, Argentina's goalkeeper, broke his finger ahead of the Europa League final against Freiburg but chose not to undergo surgery in order to be available for the World Cup. The decision came with painful consequences, as Martinez has described the injury in graphic terms. His commitment to representing Argentina at the tournament meant prioritizing participation over immediate medical intervention, a choice that affected him during the competition.