Chelsea's Martinez 'Conscious' After Being Hospitalized Following Head Clash in Premier League Game
Pedro Neto scored twice as Chelsea earned a clean sheet, while Emiliano Martínez was taken to hospital after a head collision.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Pedro Neto scoring twice to lift Xabi Alonso's side into fourth place.
- Goalkeeper Emi Martinez was stretchered off and hospitalized after a mid-second-half collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, forcing a 10-minute medical stoppage.
- Replacing the injured stopper, 21-year-old Mike Penders made his Premier League debut and helped secure Chelsea's first clean sheet in 23 matches.
- Everton suffered their first defeat of the season, while the result propelled Chelsea above them into the top four of the Premier League table.
- With Martinez facing at least 40 days out following jaw surgery, manager Alonso confirmed Penders will prepare for upcoming fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez suffered a head injury in the 75th minute of the match against Everton and was stretchered off the field. The star player underwent surgery on his jaw.
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