Goalkeeper Emi Martinez to Return in Weeks After Surgery
· Sports · Al Jazeera, BBC Sport
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez is expected to return to action within a few weeks following surgery for a jaw injury. The 34-year-old sustained the injury during a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League victory. Martinez was treated by paramedics on the pitch and subsequently taken to a hospital after suffering a concussion. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso handed a debut to 21-year-old goalkeeper Mike Penders, who helped the team secure a clean sheet. Martinez will remain sidelined while he recovers, missing upcoming matches against Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
Why it matters
Martinez's absence forces Chelsea to rely on backup goalkeeper Mike Penders during a critical stretch of Premier League and League Cup fixtures.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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