Chelsea’s Everton Win Overshadowed by Emiliano Martínez Jaw Injury
Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League win over Everton was overshadowed by Emiliano Martínez suffering a jaw injury in a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite. Reports say Martínez remained conscious, his head, neck and back scans were clear, and he is set to undergo surgery, with Chelsea facing uncertainty over his return date.
Chelsea’s win over Everton overshadowed by Martínez jaw injury
Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton was overshadowed by an injury to goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who is set to undergo surgery on a jaw problem, according to reports from CaughtOffside.
Martínez was stretchered off after a second-half collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Branthwaite was able to continue, while Martínez received lengthy treatment before being taken to hospital.
Scans clear of more serious damage
The reports said Martínez remained conscious and that scans on his head, neck and back produced clear results. The injury was identified as a problem with his jaw, with surgery planned.
“Dibu Martínez is doing well and is conscious in the hospital.”
The update, attributed to Argentine journalist Gastón Edul, said the goalkeeper’s major examinations had gone well and that the jaw injury was the remaining concern.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso also said Martínez left the stadium conscious before undergoing precautionary tests, according to the report.
Chelsea face uncertainty in goal
The immediate issue for Chelsea is how long Martínez will be unavailable. The club could turn to goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen Penders for forthcoming matches if the Argentina international requires an extended recovery.
The injury comes after Chelsea’s victory at Everton, but the result was secondary to the medical concern surrounding Martínez. The available reporting does not establish a recovery timetable or confirm who will start Chelsea’s next match.