{
  "id": 15556893,
  "title": "Martinez breaks jaw in Chelsea win at Everton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/martinez-breaks-jaw-in-chelsea-win-at-everton",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T04:32:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/martinez-breaks-jaw-in-chelsea-win-at-everton/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez sustained a broken jaw in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton. The incident occurred when Martinez and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite collided heads during the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Martinez required eight minutes of medical attention before being escorted off the pitch on a stretcher and airlifted to a hospital for surgery, which was described as \"successful\" by the team. He shared a photo of himself in a hospital gown on social media on Sunday, expressing gratitude for the support received and stating that the priority was Chelsea's win and maintaining a clean sheet. Manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed that Martinez expected to return to action in \"a few weeks\". With Martinez sidelined, 21-year-old debutant Mike Penders, signed from Genk for £17 million in 2024, is expected to feature in Chelsea's upcoming matches, including Premier League games against Tottenham and Manchester United, as well as a Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool. Pochettino praised Penders' personality and bravery, emphasizing the team's trust in him and his ability to contribute when called upon. Pochettino highlighted the importance of each player feeling valued and having their moment within the squad.",
  "summary": "Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he will be back “in a few weeks” after breaking his jaw in the 2-0 Premier League win at Everton on Saturday. The 34-year-old Argentina international and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite clashed heads in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Martinez needed treatment for eight minutes before leaving the […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Chelsea's keeper Martinez suffered concussion after collision at Everton: Alonso",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/chelseas-keeper-martinez-suffered-concussion-after-collision-at",
        "published": "2026-10-17T22:47:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: I”ll be back in few weeks, says Chelsea goal keeper Martinez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/epl-i-ll-be-back-in-few-weeks-says-chelsea-goal-keeper-martinez",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:04:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Chelsea’s injury-hit Emi Martinez will return to action ‘in a few weeks’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/chelseas-injury-hit-emi-martinez-will-return-to-action-in-a-few-weeks",
        "published": "2026-10-18T08:40:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Chelsea keeper Martinez posts hospital update after fractured jaw, says comeback is weeks away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/chelsea-keeper-martinez-posts-hospital-update-after-fractured-jaw",
        "published": "2026-10-18T10:08:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}