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Chelsea: serious concerns for Emiliano Martinez, taken out on a stretcher

The Premier League meeting between Everton and Chelsea was interrupted for a long time after a clash between Emiliano Martinez…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:29 AM

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Emiliano Martinez was stretchered off wearing a neck brace after a heavy collision against Everton.
The clash occurred with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during a free kick, pausing play for ten minutes.
Martinez was conscious as he departed and was replaced in goal by Mike Penders.

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Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was carried off on a stretcher wearing a neck brace following a heavy collision during Chelsea's Premier League match against Everton. The incident occurred after a free kick when Martinez collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, causing play to be suspended for around ten minutes.

While Branthwaite was able to continue after receiving treatment, Martinez was substituted for former Strasbourg goalkeeper Mike Penders. Martinez remained conscious as he departed the pitch and shook hands with teammate Joao Pedro, while Chelsea held a 1-0 lead with fifteen minutes left to play.

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Chelsea: serious concerns for Emiliano Martinez, taken out on a stretcher

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