Chelsea FC: goalkeeper Martínez after head collision in hospital

Chelsea goalkeeper Martínez: “We wish him all the best”

Argentine football world champion Emiliano Martínez may have suffered a serious head injury at Chelsea Premier League match at Everton. The 34-year-old Chelsea goalkeeper had to be brought from the square with a stretcher after a clash with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

The accident occurred in the 75. Minute in a duel for the ball. Martínez and Branthwaite clashed heads and slumped to the floor. The game was interrupted for about ten minutes. Martínez had to receive medical care on the square. During the deportation, however, the Argentinian was able to move his arms. He was taken directly to the hospital. For Martínez Mike Penders was replaced, he came to his debut in the Premier League. Branthwaite was able to stand up independently after a treatment and continue to play.

Chelsea won the game by two goals of Portuguese Pedro Neto in the second half 2-0. “We wish him all the best.” This victory is for him, Neto told TNT Sports with a view to Martínez. Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso told the station that Martínez had left the stadium conscious. “He is currently in the hospital for precautionary examinations.”

For Chelsea, it was the first Premier League game in nine months without a goal. Everton conceded his first defeat in the current season.