Chelsea goalkeeper Martínez hospitalised after collision with Everton defender

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was hospitalised following a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during their Premier League match on Saturday. The incident occurred when Martinez came off his line to meet a cross into the penalty area, leading to a collision with Branthwaite in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.

Both players were attended to by medical staff, with Branthwaite continuing after a concussion test while Martinez received about 10 minutes of treatment before being carried off on a stretcher. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Martinez's condition as conscious and undergoing precautionary tests, though further details on his prognosis were not disclosed.

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