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Injury means big break comes at last for Chelsea academy starlet who could face Liverpool

For now, Mike Penders is Chelsea’s new number one. That means there’s a goalkeeper on the bench for the Blues. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:17 PM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea academy goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe could get a breakthrough appearance against Liverpool following Emi Martinez's injury.
Goalkeeper Emi Martinez underwent surgery on a broken jaw suffered in a collision during Saturday's win over Everton.
Mike Penders takes over as Chelsea's starting goalkeeper, starting with Saturday's match against Tottenham.

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Chelsea academy goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe could receive a major opportunity following an injury crisis in goal, potentially featuring against Liverpool. Regular goalkeeper Emi Martinez underwent surgery for a broken jaw suffered against Everton, elevating 21-year-old Mike Penders to the starting role and moving Sharman-Lowe up to second choice.

Manager Xabi Alonso faces a selection decision for next week's EFL Cup match against Liverpool regarding whether to field Sharman-Lowe or retain Penders. Meanwhile, Alonso also confirmed that Pep Chavarria will undergo tests after sustaining a training injury prior to the Everton fixture.

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