{
  "id": 15374439,
  "title": "Martinez 'back in a few weeks' after operation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/martinez-back-in-a-few-weeks-after-operation-15374439",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:25:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/martinez-back-few-weeks-operation-070814196.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez underwent an operation on Sunday following a head collision with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium. The 34-year-old Argentine player was stretchered off after eight minutes of medical treatment. Martinez, who also suffered a concussion, posted on social media expressing gratitude for the support and announcing that the operation went well. He assured fans that he will be fit and back in action in a few weeks. Manager Xabi Alonso praised Martinez's resilience, highlighting his bravery and the team's collective trust in him. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Mike Penders, who came on as a substitute for Martinez, is likely to feature in the next three Premier League matches against Tottenham, Manchester United, and Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.",
  "summary": "Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he will be fit in a few weeks after being injured in the win at Everton.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Martinez 'back in a few weeks' after operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/martinez-back-in-a-few-weeks-after-operation",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:25:23.000Z"
      }
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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."
}