During the match between Everton and Chelsea, Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez had to leave the field for health reasons after a violent head-to-head clash with Jarrad Branthwaite. The accident, which occurred shortly after the start of the second half, caused a long interruption of around nine minutes, during which Chelsea's medical staff provided initial treatment to the player.
According to initial information, Martínez was quickly put on a stretcher and transported to the hospital for further checks. Branthwaite, however, was able to continue the match after a medical evaluation by his teammates. At the moment, no precise details on the extent of the injury have been disclosed, but the main concerns concern possible damage to the cervical area. Chelsea's technical and medical staff are closely monitoring the goalkeeper's condition in the hours following the accident.
Chelsea, who lost the match against Everton, will have to deal with the question of Martínez's availability for the upcoming Premier League matches. If the injury proves serious, the club may need to bring in a temporary replacement or review the squad composition for European competitions. Meanwhile, the Argentina national team is carefully observing the health of their goalkeeper, who is a key element for the team.
The club said that once the tests are completed, the final assessment of Martínez's health will be communicated. If the injury is minor, the goalkeeper could return to the field in the next few days. If, however, it is a more serious injury, Chelsea will have to plan for a longer recovery period and consider any transfer options to fill the goalkeeper position. In any case, the team and the fans anxiously await the official news on the recovery of their number one.