Chelsea Goalkeeper Emi Martinez Faces Surgery Following Collision at Everton

Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez requires surgery for a jaw injury after a collision with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win.

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October 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Liverpool, United Kingdom — Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez is set to undergo surgery to address a jaw injury sustained during his team’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Saturday.

The 34-year-old Argentine was stretchered off the pitch at the Hill Dickinson Stadium following a severe collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The incident occurred while Chelsea held a 1-0 lead, following an earlier goal by Pedro Neto.

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Following the match, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that the goalkeeper was transported to a hospital for precautionary assessments. While initial reports indicated concerns regarding a potential concussion, subsequent examinations of his head, back, and neck provided reassuring results.

Argentine journalist Gastón Edul reported that Martinez remained conscious throughout his time in medical care. Despite the severity of the impact, which drew boos from the crowd as he was removed from the field, the goalkeeper is now preparing for a surgical procedure to repair the damage to his jaw.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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