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Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'

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Smith, D. (2026, October 20). Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-what-games-martinez-will-miss-injury-timeline-b1301556.html

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During a recent match against Everton, Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was injured and taken off the field on a stretcher. Reports suggest that Martinez will be sidelined for between 45 to 60 days, causing him to miss several upcoming matches including games against Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United, Sunderland, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, as well as potential matches if he is out longer.Chelsea manager Alonso will provide an update on Martinez’s injury timeline in his next press conference.

Written by AI on 2026-10-20, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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🔮 Reports from Martinez’s homeland Argentina indicate the experienced goalkeeper will be out for around 45 days and possibly as long as 60 days.

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🔮 Martinez’s period on the sidelines while he recovers from Saturday’s injury will allow a chance for a closer look at one of the most highly-rated players in Chelsea’s ranks.

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While the Everton centre-back was deemed fine to continue, Martinez spent a long period of time on the ground being seen to by Chelsea club doctors and was eventually stretchered off the pitch, replaced by Chelsea’s second-choice goalkeeper Mike Penders and transported to hospital. asserted

Martinez → deem → hospital

Reports from Martinez’s homeland Argentina indicate the experienced goalkeeper will be out for around 45 days and possibly as long as 60 days. uncertain

goalkeeper → indicate → days

That would mean the 34-year-old will be absent for Argentina’s two matches next month as well as plenty of Chelsea games. asserted

old → mean → games

Alonso will provide an update on Martinez’s timeframe for a return when he speaks in his next press conference later this week, but which Chelsea matches would Martinez miss if the suggestions he is to be sidelined for 45–60 days are on the money? asserted

he → provide → money

Chelsea games in the next 45 days: Tottenham (home), Premier League, October 24 Liverpool (away), Carabao Cup, October 28 Manchester United (home), Premier League, October 31 Sunderland (away), Premier League, November 8 Leeds (home), Premier League, November 21 Nottingham Forest (away), Premier League, November 27 Crystal Palace (home), Premier League, December 2 Further matches missed if Martinez is out for all 60 days: Liverpool (home), Premier League, December 5 Manchester City (away), Premier League, December 12 asserted

Martinez → miss → days

Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'

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Chelsea's Recent Performance

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