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Emiliano Martinez return timeline after Chelsea star has surgery on fractured jaw

Emiliano Martinez has undergone surgery following a clash of heads during Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton

By Matt Maltby · Football London

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

$Emiliano Martinez return timeline after Chelsea star has surgery on fractured jaw$

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Emiliano Martinez expects to return in a few weeks following successful surgery on a fractured jaw.
Martinez suffered the injury in a clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0, securing their first Premier League clean sheet in nine months.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stated he will return in a few weeks after undergoing successful surgery on a fractured jaw. The Argentina international sustained the injury following a mid-air head clash with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League victory on Saturday.

Martinez was stretchered off the pitch and transported to the hospital, where tests confirmed the fracture. Chelsea confirmed the successful operation via a club statement, while manager Xabi Alonso and teammates Moises Caicedo and Morgan Rogers offered support following the clean sheet victory.

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