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Martinez to Return in a Few Weeks After Surgery
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In Short: Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez will be back in a few weeks after undergoing surgery following a clash of heads during a match against Everton.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez underwent surgery after a clash of heads with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during Saturday's Premier League match, according to Al Jazeera (Qatar) and London Now (United Kingdom).
The incident occurred when Martinez rushed to punch an Everton free kick out of his penalty area, colliding with Branthwaite, as reported by Espn and Sportsmole (United Kingdom).
Martinez was stretchered off the field and taken to a hospital for emergency evaluation and subsequent surgery, as detailed by 101Greatgoals and Al Jazeera (Qatar).
Al Jazeera (Qatar) and The Indian Express reported that Martinez suffered a fractured jaw, while 101Greatgoals and Vanguardngr noted that he was concussed.
Martinez posted on Instagram from his hospital bed, thanking supporters and confirming he would be back in a few weeks, as reported by Tottenham Independent (United Kingdom) and Pulse Ghana (Ghana).
The match was paused for over eight minutes while medical personnel attended to Martinez, contributing to 11 minutes of added time, according to 101Greatgoals and Vanguardngr.
Martinez's injury shifted attention to his recovery and rehabilitation, with Chelsea now focusing on their upcoming matches against Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Manchester United, as noted by Nigerian Voice and Punch Newspapers.
Belgian youth international Mike Penders, who signed for Chelsea in 2024, replaced Martinez and helped secure a clean sheet, as reported by London Now (United Kingdom) and Vanguardngr.
Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that Martinez was conscious and undergoing precautionary tests at the hospital, as stated by KTVN and London Now (United Kingdom).
While the sources agree on the severity of Martinez's injury and his expected recovery timeline, they differ on the exact nature of his injuries, with some reporting a fractured jaw and others noting a concussion.
The collective defensive effort preserved Chelsea’s first Premier League clean sheet in nine months, lifting the Blues up into fourth in the table, as reported by 101Greatgoals and Al Jazeera (Qatar).
What this adds
The sources agree that Martinez's injury will sideline him for a few weeks, but they differ on the exact nature of his injuries.
What's confirmed
- The Chelsea number one was concussed after a nasty clash of heads Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he expects to be “back in a few weeks” after undergoing surgery following a severe clash of heads on Saturday.
- Martinez and Jarrad Branthwaite came together on Saturday when Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall whipped a free kick into the box, and although the Everton defender was back on his feet after treatment, the Chelsea goalkeeper required treatment from paramedics.
- Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur in the league next Saturday, followed by a League Cup fourth-round game at Liverpool on October 28 and a home Premier League match against Manchester United three days later.
- Emiliano Martinez joined Chelsea this summer after six seasons at Aston Villa Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he will be fit "in a few weeks" after having an operation following the 2-0 Premier League win at Everton on Saturday.
- Martinez collided Saturday with Jarrad Branthwaite as the pair challenged for a cross and after more than eight minutes of treatment, the Argentina international was carried off on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
- Speaking immediately after the match, Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso said that Martinez had been taken to hospital for “precautionary tests”.
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- Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso had earlier confirmed that Martinez was conscious when he left the stadium and had been taken to hospital for precautionary examinations.
- The Chelsea goalkeeper said he would be “back in a few weeks” after an operation that followed a frightening head injury in Saturday’s Premier League win over Everton.
- Penders, a Belgian youth international, will likely have to step in until Martinez is cleared to return to training.
- LONDON, Oct 18 — Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he would be fit to return “in a few weeks” following surgery on a fractured jaw sustained during his team’s 2-0 Premier League win at Everton.
- While scans showed no major concerns involving his neck, back or skull, further tests revealed a fractured jaw that required surgery.
What's still developing
- Emi Martínez says his operation went well and he’ll be back in a few weeks 🙏 Wishing him a speedy recovery ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7QI4sRUBkO The World Cup winner was carefully immobilised, stretchered off the field, and taken directly to a waiting ambulance before being transported to a local hospital for emergency evaluation and subsequent surgery.
- Penders, 21, signed from Belgium club Genk for £17m in 2024.
- Martinez subsequently underwent surgery late on Saturday, with the procedure reported to have been successful.
- Related News Iwobi matches Osaze’s record in Abeloa’s first win EPL: Iwobi’s strike ends Fulham’s winless start EPL: Haaland double fires Man City past Ipswich as Liverpool edge Brentford 2-1 Young goalkeeper Mike Penders replaced him and helped preserve the clean sheet as Chelsea secured three valuable points.
- True to form, the World Cup-winning goalkeeper has already turned his attention to the return.
- Marca reports that Martinez is expected to be out of action for at least 40 days after the surgery on his jaws.
- Both players received treatment on the pitch, but Branthwaite recovered quickly, while Martínez required extended medical attention from Chelsea’s medical staff and paramedics.
- The fee was reported at £7.5 million, and he arrived as the 2022 World Cup winner who had twice won the Yashin Trophy as the world’s best goalkeeper.
- Martinez's clean sheet on Saturday was his first in six games for the Blues since his summer arrival from Aston Villa; he previously conceded 11 goals in his first five appearances for the capital club.
- Before his premature exit, Martinez had played a key role in repelling David Moyes’ side, including producing a sharp first-half save to tip Jack Grealish’s effort over the crossbar.
- While the three points provided plenty of reason for optimism, all eyes now turn to Martinez’s road to recovery over the coming weeks.
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