Emiliano Martínez Suffers Jaw Injury in Chelsea Match
Emiliano Martinez Jaw Injury and Substitution Against Everton
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez suffered an involuntary impact to his jaw during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton, forcing him to leave the pitch on a stretcher, mdzol.com reported. Medical evaluations subsequently ruled out a concussion.
The incident occurred at the 20-minute mark of the second half when the Argentine goalkeeper came out to clear a free kick sent into the penalty area. He collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who delivered an involuntary header that struck Martínez directly in the jaw. The match was interrupted for several minutes while medical staff treated him on the turf, according to ESPN.
Medical Evaluation and Concussion Ruling
Following the collision, Martínez was removed from the field on a stretcher and replaced by Mike Penders. He was immediately transported to a medical facility for various scans. The initial results were favorable, allowing medical staff to rule out a concussion, though the goalkeeper remained under observation for the jaw injury.
Chelsea has not yet released an official medical bulletin with complete details of the diagnostic tests. The club is expected to provide further information in the coming hours to clarify the precise extent of the injury and the required recovery timeline.
Upcoming Argentina National Team Schedule
The physical condition of Martínez is also being monitored closely by Lionel Scaloni and the coaching staff of the Argentina national team. The squad has two friendly matches scheduled for November: against Uruguay on the 13th and facing Costa Rica on the 17th. His availability for those international fixtures will depend entirely on how the injury heals over the coming days.