Xabi Alonso issues Emi Martinez update after Chelsea star stretchered off with apparent head injury

Argentine was conscious as he left the Hill Dickinson Stadium

By Arthur Ferridge · Standard (EPL)

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:10 PM

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Xabi Alonso confirmed Emi Martinez was hospitalised for precautionary checks following a head injury against Everton.
Martinez left the stadium conscious after a heavy second-half collision with Jarrad Branthwaite.
Chelsea defeated Everton behind two goals scored by Pedro Neto.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to the hospital for precautionary checks after suffering a head injury. Martinez was stretchered off in the second half of Chelsea's victory against Everton following a heavy collision with Jarrad Branthwaite.

Alonso stated Martinez left the Hill Dickinson Stadium conscious before undergoing tests. Pedro Neto scored twice in the win, while substitute goalkeeper Mike Penders helped secure Chelsea's first clean sheet since mid-January.

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Xabi Alonso issues Emi Martinez update after Chelsea star stretchered off with apparent head injury

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