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Chelsea hit with new injury worry as Emi Martinez stretchered off after nasty clash at Everton

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 17). Chelsea hit with new injury worry as Emi Martinez stretchered off after nasty clash at Everton. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-martinez-injury-latest-everton-b1301268.html

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During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton, Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was stretchered off after colliding with Everton defender Branthwaite while competing for a free-kick cross. The incident caused a ten-minute stoppage in play; Martinez left the field wearing a neck brace and receiving oxygen. Backup keeper Mike Penders replaced him, making his Premier League debut. Chelsea was leading 1-0 at the time of Martinez's injury, with Pedro Neto scoring early in the second half.

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Emi Martinez's Injury Update

Incident: Collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during a free-kick attempt by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Injury Details: Suffered a concussion and broke his jaw. Replaced by Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut.
Hospitalization: Transported to hospital for precautionary tests and underwent surgery.
Recovery Timeline: Expected to be out for around 45 days, possibly up to 60 days.
Return Dates:
Potential return date: November (specifically mentioned as late November or early December).
Chelsea matches missed:
October 24 vs Tottenham (H)
October 28 vs Liverpool (A) Carabao Cup
October 31 vs Manchester United (H)
November 8 vs Sunderland (A)
November 21 vs Leeds (H)
November 27 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
December 2 vs Crystal Palace (H)

Additional Chelsea Injuries

Reece James: Absent due to a hamstring problem, later ruled out with a knee injury. Surgery was performed; expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Pep Chavarria: Suffered an unspecified knock during the Everton match but no specific return date mentioned.

Chelsea's Upcoming Matches

October 24 - Tottenham (Home)
October 28 - Liverpool (Away) Carabao Cup
October 31 - Manchester United (Home)
November 8 - Sunderland (Away)
November 21 - Leeds (Home)
November 27 - Nottingham Forest (Away)
December 2 - Crystal Palace (Home)

Chelsea's Recent Performance

Won 2-0 against Everton.
Secured their first clean sheet in the Premier League since January, stretching back 23 matches.

Manager Xabi Alonso's Comments

Confirmed Martinez left the stadium conscious and is undergoing precautionary tests at the hospital.
Stated that beyond concussion, more details are pending as he has only seen one clip of the incident.
Hopes it won't be too serious but emphasizes waiting for further updates.

Martinez's Social Media Post

Thanks supporters for messages.
Confirms operation went well and expresses optimism about returning in a few weeks.
Emphasizes importance of team victory and clean sheet despite injury setback.

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The Chelsea shot-stopper came out to claim a free-kick cross from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall but suffered a nasty coming together with the hulking Everton and England centre-back Branthwaite. uncertain

stopper → come → Everton

Both teams’ medical staff immediately rushed onto the pitch, and there was clear concern for Martinez from players on both sides, including his opposite number Jordan Pickford. asserted

staff → rush → number

Martinez was ultimately carried off on a stretcher after a lengthy break in play, which stretched to almost ten minutes. asserted

which → carry → minutes

He had been fitted with a neck brace and was receiving oxygen as he left the pitch. asserted

he → fit → pitch

This match was his sixth in the Premier League since signing for Chelsea from Aston Villa in the summer. asserted

match → sign → summer

Xabi Alonso will offer an update on his condition at full-time. asserted

Alonso → offer → time

Branthwaite, meanwhile, was back on his feet soon after and able to play on. asserted

Branthwaite → play → feet

He underwent concussion testing with Everton’s medical staff before being cleared to continue. asserted

He → undergo → staff

Chelsea’s backup keeper Mike Penders was brought on to replace Martinez. asserted

keeper → bring → Martinez

In doing so, the young Belgian makes his Premier League debut. asserted

Belgian → do → debut

Alonso’s men were leading 1-0 at the time of Martinez’s injury thanks to Pedro Neto’s strike less than a minute into the second half. asserted

men → lead → half

Martinez had enjoyed a busy first-half. asserted

Martinez → enjoy → half

He got down quickly to deny a Thierno Barry header early on, before tipping an awkwardly bouncing Jack Grealish strike over the crossbar to maintain the deadlock. asserted

He → get → deadlock

This injury for Martinez comes mere days after the 20th anniversary of Petr Cech’s head injury at Reading, which left him unable to play for several months. asserted

which → come → months

He sported a rugby-style scrum cap for the remainder of his career to protect the affected area. asserted

He → sport → area

Chelsea hit with new injury worry as Emi Martinez stretchered off after nasty clash at Everton

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Emi Martinez's Injury Update

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Chelsea's Upcoming Matches

Chelsea's Recent Performance

Manager Xabi Alonso's Comments

Martinez's Social Media Post

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