Chelsea debuts goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in 3-2 win against Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Emiliano Martinez made his debut for Chelsea in a 3-2 match against Brighton on August 30, 2026. The Argentine goalkeeper joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for £7.5 million and earned praise for his performance, despite conceding two goals. His inclusion in the starting line-up came shortly after the announcement of his transfer, indicating his importance to the team as they seek a consistent keeper. Martinez's arrival raises questions about Robert Sanchez's future at Chelsea, who was absent from the matchday squad. Chelsea now turns its focus to an upcoming match against Arsenal on September 6.
- •Emiliano Martinez joined Chelsea for £7.5 million from Aston Villa
- •He started against Brighton shortly after his transfer announcement
- •Martinez made several key saves despite conceding two goals
- •Robert Sanchez was left out of the matchday squad entirely
- •Chelsea faces Arsenal next on September 6
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Analysis: Is Martinez the missing piece?
"Alonso sprang a surprise by naming Martinez in the starting line-up - less than four hours after his £7.5m move was confirmed by the club. It is a lifeline for Martinez, who turns 34 next week and fell out of favour at Aston Villa following a failed move to Juventus and the arrival of Japan's Zion Suzuki as Unai Emery's first-choice keeper. The World Cup winner's every catch was cheered on by the Stamford Bridge faithful during an assured display in goal, though he was unlucky to concede two of Brighton's three goals, his save landing on the feet of Yalcouye for the opener and then getting undone by Joao Pedro's own goal.
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