Chelsea FC: Goalkeeper Martínez in hospital after head collision

Argentine soccer world champion Emiliano Martínez may have suffered a serious head injury during Chelsea FC's Premier League game at Everton FC. The 34-year-old Chelsea goalkeeper had to be taken off the pitch on a stretcher after a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

The accident occurred in the 75th minute during a duel for the ball. Martínez and Branthwaite collided heads and fell to the ground. The game was interrupted for around ten minutes. Martínez had to receive medical attention on the pitch. However, the Argentinean was able to move his arms during the transport. He was taken straight to the hospital. Mike Penders came on for Martínez and made his Premier League debut. After treatment, Branthwaite was able to get up on his own and continue playing.

“This victory is for him”

Chelsea won the game 2-0 with two goals from Portuguese Pedro Neto in the second half. »We wish him all the best. This victory is for him," Neto told TNT Sports, referring to Martínez. Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso told the broadcaster that Martínez left the stadium conscious. "He is currently in the hospital for precautionary examinations."