Chelsea Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez Hospitalized After Concussion
· Sports · BBC Sport
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests after suffering a concussion during the team's 2-0 victory over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. The injury occurred in the 68th minute following a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite while Martinez attempted to claim a cross. Following an eight-minute stoppage, he was replaced by debutant Mike Penders, who completed the match. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Martinez left the stadium conscious but noted that his availability for upcoming fixtures against Tottenham, Manchester United, and Liverpool remains uncertain. The win marked Chelsea's first Premier League clean sheet in nine months.
Why it matters
Martinez's injury leaves Chelsea without their primary goalkeeper during a critical stretch of matches against high-profile opponents in the Premier League and Carabao Cup.
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