Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea FC suffered a blow during the Premier League fixture between Everton and Chelsea on Saturday, when goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez had to be subbed out in a stretcher following a severe injury post a head-on collision with Jarrad Branthwaite.
The collision in the 65th minute lead to a long stoppage in play as Martinez was receiving treatment, indicating the severity of the injury.
The Argentina ‘keeper had been fitted with a neck brace and was receiving oxygen as he left the pitch. This match was his sixth in the Premier League since signing for Chelsea from Aston Villa in the summer.
The 34-year-old is a FIFA World Cup winner in 2022 and featured in the final of the 2026 edition before completing the transfer to the Blues.
Published on Oct 17, 2026