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Emiliano Martinez suffers injury scare for Argentina after the keeper was knocked out following a heavy fall in draw against Colombia... but the Aston Villa star insists he is 'fine' despite the 'bitter taste' of being subbed off

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez suffered an injury scare while playing for Argentina on Tuesday - briefly being knocked out after a heavy fall.

The former Arsenal star, playing just his second game for his country in their 2-2 draw against Colombia, went up to claim the ball under a challenge from Everton defender Yerry Mina but landed on his head just before half time.

Martinez received medical attention on the pitch as concern grew for the 28-year-old, and he was eventually stretchered off and replaced with Porto goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin.