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Chelsea hit with new injury worry as Emi Martinez stretchered off after nasty clash at Everton

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 17). Chelsea hit with new injury worry as Emi Martinez stretchered off after nasty clash at Everton. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-martinez-injury-latest-everton-b1301268.html

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During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton, Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was stretchered off after colliding with Everton defender Branthwaite while competing for a free-kick cross. The incident caused a ten-minute stoppage in play; Martinez left the field wearing a neck brace and receiving oxygen. Backup keeper Mike Penders replaced him, making his Premier League debut. Chelsea was leading 1-0 at the time of Martinez's injury, with Pedro Neto scoring early in the second half.

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On October 17, 2026, during a Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton, Emi Martinez, Chelsea's goalkeeper, was stretchered off after colliding with Branthwaite of Everton. The collision occurred when Martinez came out to claim a free-kick cross from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Medical staff rushed onto the pitch, and players including Jordan Pickford showed concern for Martinez. He was fitted with a neck brace and given oxygen before being carried off after a ten-minute break in play. Chelsea's backup keeper Mike Penders then made his Premier League debut to replace Martinez. The match was Alonso’s sixth appearance since signing from Aston Villa this summer, and he had been performing well until the injury. Everton’s Branthwaite underwent concussion testing but continued playing. Chelsea led 1-0 at halftime thanks to Pedro Neto's goal early in the second half.

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“The articles describe different events: one about player injuries before a game against Bournemouth, and another about Emi Martinez being stretchered off during a match against Everton.”

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The Chelsea shot-stopper came out to claim a free-kick cross from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall but suffered a nasty coming together with the hulking Everton and England centre-back Branthwaite. uncertain

stopper → come → Everton

Both teams’ medical staff immediately rushed onto the pitch, and there was clear concern for Martinez from players on both sides, including his opposite number Jordan Pickford. asserted

staff → rush → number

Martinez was ultimately carried off on a stretcher after a lengthy break in play, which stretched to almost ten minutes. asserted

which → carry → minutes

He had been fitted with a neck brace and was receiving oxygen as he left the pitch. asserted

he → fit → pitch

This match was his sixth in the Premier League since signing for Chelsea from Aston Villa in the summer. asserted

match → sign → summer

Xabi Alonso will offer an update on his condition at full-time. asserted

Alonso → offer → time

Branthwaite, meanwhile, was back on his feet soon after and able to play on. asserted

Branthwaite → play → feet

He underwent concussion testing with Everton’s medical staff before being cleared to continue. asserted

He → undergo → staff

Chelsea’s backup keeper Mike Penders was brought on to replace Martinez. asserted

keeper → bring → Martinez

In doing so, the young Belgian makes his Premier League debut. asserted

Belgian → do → debut

Alonso’s men were leading 1-0 at the time of Martinez’s injury thanks to Pedro Neto’s strike less than a minute into the second half. asserted

men → lead → half

Martinez had enjoyed a busy first-half. asserted

Martinez → enjoy → half

He got down quickly to deny a Thierno Barry header early on, before tipping an awkwardly bouncing Jack Grealish strike over the crossbar to maintain the deadlock. asserted

He → get → deadlock

This injury for Martinez comes mere days after the 20th anniversary of Petr Cech’s head injury at Reading, which left him unable to play for several months. asserted

which → come → months

He sported a rugby-style scrum cap for the remainder of his career to protect the affected area. asserted

He → sport → area

Chelsea hit with new injury worry as Emi Martinez stretchered off after nasty clash at Everton

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