Xabi Alonso Gives Emi Martinez Update as Chelsea Star ...
Chelsea’s backup keeper made his Premier League debut after Emi Martinez was stretchered off with a concussion, and Pedro Neto scored twice in the 2-0 win.
- On Saturday, Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to hospital for "precautionary tests" after colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during the Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- The 34-year-old goalkeeper, signed in a £7.5 million deal from Aston Villa, remained motionless after the second-half impact; medical staff provided over 10 minutes of treatment before Martinez was stretchered off.
- Supporters at Hill Dickinson Stadium reacted with mixed responses as boos erupted while Martinez left the field; some fans claimed jeers targeted Chelsea supporters chanting poverty slogans, while others insisted abuse was directed at Martinez.
- Pedro Neto scored two goals sealing a 2-0 victory, while manager Xabi Alonso gave 21-year-old Belgian Mike Penders his Premier League debut, securing Chelsea's first clean sheet since January.
- Concussion protocols will prevent Martinez from returning to training immediately, leaving Penders as the likely starter when Chelsea hosts Tottenham Hotspur next Saturday, followed by a League Cup match at Liverpool on October 28.
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Everton fans dispute boos towards Emi Martinez after head injury
Emi Martinez required oxygen on the pitch (The Press Association) Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to hospital with serious head injury against Everton on Saturday but boos could be heard as he left the pitch on a stretcher. Martinez clashed heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half and Chelsea’s players immediately signalled towards the bench as the Argentine goalkeeper was motionless on the ground after the col…
In the duel between Chelsea and Everton, Emiliano Martínez suffered a strong clash with Jarrad Brantwhaite. The Argentine went straight to the hospital
Xabi Alonso issues crucial update on Emi Martinez after latter's headinjury against Everton
Chelsea FC head coach Xabi Alonso took centre stage and provided an update on the injury that was sustained by goalkeeper Emi Martinez as Chelsea defeated Everton by a score of 0-2 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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