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EPL: I”ll be back in few weeks, says Chelsea goal keeper Martinez

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has had successful surgery on a fractured jaw sustained against Everton and says he will be back in a few weeks. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-ill-be-back-in-few-weeks-says-chelsea-goal-keeper-martinez/

EPL: I”ll be back in few weeks, says Chelsea goal keeper Martinez

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez underwent successful surgery on a fractured jaw following a collision during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win over Everton. The accident happened in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium when Martínez went off his line to punch a free-kick. He crashed into Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and fell to the ground.

Medical personnel attended to the Argentine for around ten minutes, providing oxygen and a neck brace before he was stretchered off to cheers from both sets of fans. Young goalkeeper Mike Penders filled in and helped maintain the clean sheet as Chelsea earned three crucial points. In a post on X, Martínez stated, "The most important things are 3 points and clean sheet. I’ll be back in few weeks!" Now, the main concern is his recovery.

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