Xabi Alonso has not given much away about Emi Martinez – it looks like we will be waiting until Sunday to find out more. If…

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso provided an update on goalkeeper Emi Martinez ahead of Sunday's match against Sunderland. Martinez returned to training this week after missing several weeks due to a broken jaw suffered against Everton. Alonso stated that a final selection decision will be made following the team's final training session.
Alonso praised Martinez for working hard to return ahead of schedule, though he declined to confirm whether the goalkeeper will start. Talk Chelsea argues that the club should give Martinez extra rest to avoid the potential performance impacts following jaw surgery.
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