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Emi Martinez shares injury update from hospital bed after undergoing surgery

The Argentinian goalkeeper collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite while challenging for a cross

By Mike Taylor · The Independent - Football

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:45 AM

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Emiliano Martinez expects to return in a few weeks following successful surgery after a head collision.
The Chelsea goalkeeper was stretchered off following a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 with two goals from Pedro Neto, securing their first league clean sheet in nine months.

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Emiliano Martinez has confirmed he expects to return in a few weeks after undergoing successful surgery following an injury sustained against Everton. The Chelsea goalkeeper collided with defender Jarrad Branthwaite during a 2-0 victory, leading to an eight-minute stoppage before he was stretchered off and taken to the hospital amid reports of a broken jaw.

Martinez was replaced in the 73rd minute by debutant Mike Penders, with Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso initially confirming a concussion. Pedro Neto scored twice to secure Chelsea's 2-0 win and their first league clean sheet in nine months, subsequently dedicating the result to Martinez.

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