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'He needs to adapt quickly': Unai Emery brings Emiliano Martinez back down to earth by telling him to focus his mind back on Aston Villa after celebrating Argentina's World Cup triumph following his shootout heroics

World Cup winner Emi Martinez must readjust to life at Aston Villa quickly, according to boss Unai Emery.

The Argentina goalkeeper has returned to Villa after lifting the World Cup in Qatar earlier this month.

He is due to be available for the New Year's Day trip to Tottenham after missing Boxing Day's 3-1 defeat against Liverpool.

Unai Emery has told Emiliano Martinez to focus his mind back on Aston Villa after his World Cup glory with Argentina
The Villa goalkeeper has come under fire for his wild celebrations but Emery wants him to be ready emotionally now

But after his heroics in Doha - and controversial celebrations - Emery wants the 30-year-old to be ready emotionally.

'He is going to be available physically and his mentality we are going to check,' he said.