Emi Martinez has missed out on Olympics selection in a shock decision.
There had been speculation that Javier Mascherano may call on Martinez for the Paris games this summer.
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However, Villa have blocked his participation in the tournament, as it is not a FIFA sanctioned event.
Martinez told Tyc: "The club has blocked me from going lots of times before but I want to play Copa America first."
"I know that I have to fight a little bit more with the club, it’s not 100 per cent done, but from my part it is a wish that I have, that I want to win the Olympics."
“It’s not obligatory for the club to let a player leave to play in the Olympics, I know that my club has not let any player go, they blocked everyone."