{
  "id": 15391352,
  "title": "Chelsea keeper Martinez 'back in a few weeks' after jaw fracture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/chelsea-keeper-martinez-back-in-a-few-weeks-after-jaw-fracture",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:09:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1558349/chelsea-keeper-martinez-back-few-weeks-after-jaw-fracture"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is expected to return to action in a few weeks after undergoing surgery on a fractured jaw. The 34-year-old Argentine player suffered the injury during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win against Everton on Saturday. Martinez was taken to the hospital following a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half. He required eight minutes of treatment on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher. The team's manager, Xabi Alonso, stated that Martinez also suffered a concussion. In a social media post on Sunday, Martinez expressed gratitude for the support received and confirmed that the operation went well. He emphasized that the primary objective was securing the win and maintaining a clean sheet. Martinez assured fans that they would be back in action \"in a few weeks\". Until his return, 21-year-old Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut as a substitute in the same match, will fill in for Martinez. Penders joined Chelsea from Belgian club Genk in August 2024 and has spent the previous two seasons on loan, playing for Strasbourg last season.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he would be fit to return “in a few weeks” following surgery on a fractured jaw sustained during his team’s 2-0 Premier League win at Everton.",
  "key_points": [
    "Emiliano Martinez to return in weeks after jaw surgery",
    "Argentine goalkeeper injured during Everton match",
    "Mike Penders to fill in during Martinez's absence"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Chelsea keeper Martinez ‘back in a few weeks’ after jaw fracture",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/chelsea-keeper-martinez-back-in-a-few-weeks-after-jaw-fracture-15398350",
        "published": "2026-10-18T10:34:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}