Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez suffers jaw fracture after head collision
Martinez was stretchered off after an eight-minute on-field treatment and taken to hospital.
KEY POINTS
- Martinez suffered a jaw fracture after colliding with Jarrad Branthwaite
- He received eight minutes of on-field treatment including oxygen and neck immobilization
- Martinez was stretchered off and taken to hospital; Mike Penders replaced him
- Xabi Alonso said Martinez was conscious and undergoing precautionary tests
- Infobae reports Martinez needs surgery and may be out for several weeks
Emiliano Martinez suffered a jaw fracture after a head collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton. He remained on the ground for eight minutes while receiving medical attention, including neck immobilization and oxygen.
Martinez was stretchered off the Hill Dickinson Stadium and taken directly to a hospital for evaluation. He was replaced by 21-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders.
“From what I know, he left the stadium conscious. Right now he is in the hospital having some tests as a precaution.”
Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso said Martinez left the stadium conscious and was undergoing tests at the hospital as a precaution. Alonso described the incident as a concussion but said he had only seen a fragment of the video.
According to Infobae, Martinez will require surgery for the jaw fracture, with recovery potentially taking several weeks depending on his progress. Chelsea has not released an official medical statement.
Fans at the stadium applauded Martinez with respect as he left the field. Martinez, 34, has previously played through serious injury, including during the 2022 World Cup.
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