Chelsea's Martinez 'Conscious' After Being Hospitalized Following Head Clash in Premier League Game
Pedro Neto scored twice as Chelsea ended Everton’s unbeaten start, while Mike Penders made his Premier League debut after Emi Martínez was taken to hospital.
- 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 star after successful surgery: I will be back soon
Emiliano Martinez, the Chelsea goalkeeper, has reassured his fans about his condition after undergoing emergency surgery to treat a fracture in his upper jaw, confirming that the operation was a success and that he is looking forward to returning to the pitch within a few weeks.
<p>Chelsea goalkeeper Martinez underwent surgery after an injury sustained in the match against the team of Mykolenko Emiliano Martínez injured his jaw in the match against Everton and successfully underwent surgery. Chelsea won 2-0 thanks to Pedro Neto's double</p>.
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.
‘Be back in few weeks’: Emi Martinez in first words after horrific head clash in Premier League match
Emiliano Martinez suffered a head injury after a nasty-looking collission with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite midway through the second half of the match at Hill Dickinson Stadium, which ended in a 2-0 victory for Chelsea.
World Cup-Winning Goalkeeper Undergoes Surgery for Fractured Jaw
Chelsea’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez’s afternoon at Everton took a frightening turn when a collision left him motionless on the pitch. What followed was a lengthy medical intervention, a stretcher ride to the hospital, and ultimately surgery for a fractured jaw. The Argentina international has since confirmed that the operation went well. However, reports […]
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