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Xabi Alonso issues update on Emi Martinez after Chelsea goalkeeper gets stretchered off due to head injury in win vs Everton

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has provided an update on Emiliano Martinez after the goalkeeper went off injured in the win over Everton.

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:42 PM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was stretchered off with a head injury and taken to the hospital.
Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Martinez was conscious and undergoing further medical tests.
Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 following two goals from Pedro Neto.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was conscious and undergoing hospital tests after suffering a head injury against Everton. The 34-year-old was stretchered off following a second-half collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. Despite being knocked out for several minutes, Martinez gave a thumbs-up as he departed the pitch.

Following the injury, Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders came off the bench to make his Premier League debut. Chelsea went on to win 2-0, with Pedro Neto scoring his second goal during injury time to seal the victory.

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