Emiliano Martinez shares recovery update after surgery from Everton match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Emiliano Martinez underwent successful surgery after a head collision with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea’s 2-0 win on October 17. Martinez, who was taken off on a stretcher and hospitalized, expects to return in a few weeks. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Martinez is conscious and receiving precautionary tests. After the incident, Martinez's replacement, Mike Penders, made his Premier League debut. Chelsea secured their first league clean sheet in nine months, with Pedro Neto scoring twice in the match.
- •Martinez expects to be back in a few weeks after surgery.
- •He collided with Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's 2-0 victory.
- •Mike Penders made his Premier League debut following Martinez's injury.
- •Chelsea achieved their first clean sheet in nine months.
- •Pedro Neto scored both goals in Chelsea's win at Everton.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Emi Martinez shares injury update from hospital bed after undergoing surgery
"The Argentinian goalkeeper collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite while challenging for a cross
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