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  "id": 15217579,
  "title": "Chelsea goalkeeper Martínez hospitalised after collision with Everton defender",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-hospitalised-after-collision-with-everton-15217579",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:58:04.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-hospitalised-after-collision-with-everton-defender/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was hospitalized for precautionary tests following a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during a Premier League match on Saturday. The incident occurred in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Martinez ventured off his line to meet a cross into the penalty area but collided with Branthwaite. Medical personnel from both teams attended to the players. Branthwaite continued playing after a concussion test, while Martinez received around 10 minutes of treatment before being carried away on a stretcher. According to TNT Sports, Martinez was taken to the hospital. He was substituted by Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut for Chelsea. The goalkeeper's condition was confirmed by Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, who stated that Martinez left the stadium conscious and was now in the hospital for precautionary tests. The match ended in a 2-0 victory for Chelsea, with goals from Pedro Neto in the 46th and 90th minutes. This win elevated Chelsea's position above Everton in the Premier League standings at that time.",
  "summary": "Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests after a collision with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite in a Premier League Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-hospitalised-after-collision-with-everton-defender/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Chelsea goalkeeper Martínez hospitalised after collision with Everton defender",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-hospitalised-after-collision-with-everton",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:44:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}