Emiliano Martinez reveals ongoing issues from finger injury at Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Emiliano Martinez has disclosed the long-term effects of a finger injury sustained in May while preparing for Aston Villa's Europa League final. The Chelsea goalkeeper indicated that he played through severe pain during the World Cup, which has now left him with permanent damage. Despite the discomfort, he expressed no regrets about his choices for national duty. Martinez also mentioned that his injury caused a failed transfer to Juventus this summer, leading him to Chelsea for £7.5 million. Currently, he is sidelined with a broken jaw from a recent match against Everton.
- •Martinez sustained a severe finger injury in May, impacting his performance.
- •He chose to play through pain during the World Cup, resulting in permanent damage.
- •The injury led to a collapsed transfer to Juventus this summer.
- •Martinez transferred to Chelsea for £7.5 million after the failed deal.
- •He is currently recovering from a broken jaw sustained in October.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Emiliano Martinez reveals finger injury 'will NEVER return' to normal as Chelsea star admits to 'zombie' World Cup struggle with Argentina
"Emiliano Martinez has opened up on the harrowing physical toll of his career, admitting that a significant finger injury sustained earlier this year will never truly heal. The Chelsea goalkeeper revealed he was forced to play through extreme pain to help Argentina, leaving him with permanent damage that still affects his game today.
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