Chelsea's Martinez undergoes surgery after collision at Everton
LIVERPOOL: Emi Martinez has undergone surgery following his collision with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, the Chelsea goalkeeper said on Sunday, after his club’s 2-0 Premier League victory. Pedro Neto’s double on Saturday at the Hill Dickinson Stadium ended Everton’s unbeaten start to the league season, but Chelsea’s victory was overshadowed by the lengthy injury stoppage in the second half.…
Emi Martinez, the Chelsea goalkeeper, underwent surgery after colliding with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite in a Premier League match. Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, ending the defending champions' unbeaten start to the season. The collision occurred when Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall delivered a free kick into the box.
Although Branthwaite appeared to be back on his feet after treatment, Martinez required medical attention and was eventually transported to the hospital with a concussion. He was also reportedly suffering from a jaw injury, according to Argentine media reports. The 34-year-old Argentine goalkeeper was carried off the field on a stretcher and is expected to miss a period of time due to his injury.
In Martinez's absence, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was forced to make 21-year-old Mike Penders his Premier League debut, with the Belgian youth international stepping in to help the team keep their first clean sheet in the league since January. Penders was praised by Alonso for his bravery and performance, stating that he could perform whenever needed. Chelsea will face Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Manchester United in the coming weeks.
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