At Hill Dickinson Stadium, a routine Premier League afternoon turned painful for Emiliano Martínez when the Argentine goalkeeper suffered a jaw injury during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Everton. After surgery, Martínez has reassured supporters that the operation was successful and that he expects to be back within weeks.
Key takeaways
- Martínez sustained a fractured jaw following a collision in the second half against Everton.
- He left the pitch on a stretcher and was taken to hospital for further examinations.
- Medical checks confirmed that the injury required an operation.
- Chelsea confirmed the goalkeeper’s surgery was completed successfully.
- The Argentine praised Chelsea’s 2-0 victory and clean sheet while outlining his hoped-for return.
From the collision to surgery
The incident came midway through the second half of Saturday’s match, with Martínez unable to continue after a heavy clash. He received treatment on the field before being carried off on a stretcher.
Further hospital assessments established that he had fractured his jaw. Chelsea subsequently confirmed that surgery was necessary and that the procedure had gone well.
The club said Martínez had been injured in the second half of the Everton victory and added that everyone at Chelsea wished him a swift recovery. The team will support him throughout his rehabilitation, although no formal timetable for his return has been announced.
Martínez targets a return in the coming weeks
Martínez addressed the injury himself after the operation, thanking those who had sent messages of support. “Thank you all for the messages. The operation went well,” he said.
He also took encouragement from the result on Merseyside, highlighting Chelsea’s two-goal win and their shutout. “The most important thing is that we won and kept a clean sheet. We will be back in a few weeks,” he added.
His own forecast offers a measure of optimism, but his exact return will depend on the progress of his medical recovery following the jaw operation.
