That is why, Gazzetta dello Sport report, Chivu will stick with him again in the next match against Udinese, even though it could have been the first chance for a mini-rotation with Ivan Provedel.
During the transfer window, the former Lazio man was promised the role of second-choice goalkeeper, but with a decent amount of game time rather than as a mere backup. Dropping Martinez now would risk burning him, so the trust in him extends not only through Appiano Gentile but onto the pitch as well.
A year ago, the Romanian coach made the same call with Sommer after his poor display against Juventus. Back then, Martinez had to wait. Provedel’s moment will come soon enough anyway.