Chelsea keeper Martinez posts hospital update after fractured jaw, says comeback is weeks away
LONDON, Oct 18 — Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he would be fit to return “in a few weeks”...
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will be back in action in "a few weeks" following surgery for a fractured jaw, the Argentine player said on social media. The 34-year-old suffered the injury during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. Martinez required eight minutes of treatment on the pitch and was carried off on a stretcher after colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half.
He later posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed, expressing gratitude for the messages of support he received. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Martinez had also suffered a concussion. Martinez, who joined Chelsea from Belgian club Genk in August 2024, is expected to return to action in the coming weeks. Mike Penders, 21, will temporarily take charge of goalkeeping duties while Martinez is sidelined. Penders made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Everton last season.
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