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Chelsea goalkeeper Martinez says he'll be back playing in a few weeks after a head clash

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 18). Chelsea goalkeeper Martinez says he'll be back playing in a few weeks after a head clash. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-says-he-ll-be-back-playing-in-a-few-weeks-after-a-head-clash/article_473e526a-533a-517a-ab3a-9311a2016368.html

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Emi Martinez, the Argentina goalkeeper for Chelsea, will return to play within a few weeks after undergoing surgery following a head injury during Chelsea’s match against Everton on Saturday. The collision occurred when Martinez and Everton player Jarrad Branthwaite competed for a cross, leading to an ambulance evacuation and subsequent hospital treatment. In a post on Instagram, Martinez confirmed the successful operation and his anticipated return timeline.

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Emi Martinez, the Argentina international goalkeeper for Chelsea, was stretchered off during their Premier League match against Everton on October 17, 2026. The collision with Jarrad Branthwaite occurred after a free-kick from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Martinez required medical attention for over eight minutes before being taken to the hospital. Despite the injury, Chelsea won the match 2-0, their first clean sheet in nine months.

On October 18, 2026, Martinez updated his social media status after undergoing surgery, stating he would be back "in a few weeks." The 34-year-old goalkeeper expressed gratitude for the support and mentioned that Mike Penders, who came on as a substitute during the match, will likely continue to play until Martinez returns. Chelsea's next matches include fixtures against Tottenham and Manchester United, with a Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool in between. Coach Xabi Alonso expressed confidence in Penders, who made his Premier League debut after Martinez’s injury. Everton defender Branthwaite was back on the field following treatment, while Martinez is expected to recover fully over the coming weeks.

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“While both articles discuss Emi Martinez's head injury during Chelsea's match against Everton, Article A focuses on the match details and outcome, while Article B specifically covers Martinez's medical situation post-match.”

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LONDON (AP) — Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he will be “back in a few weeks” after undergoing surgery following a clash of heads during Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Everton in the Premier League. asserted

he → say → League

Martinez collided Saturday with Jarrad Branthwaite as the pair challenged for a cross and after more than eight minutes of treatment, the Argentina international was carried off on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance. asserted

international → collide → ambulance

Martinez later posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Instagram, writing: “Thank you for all the messages, the operation went well.” asserted

operation → post → messages

He added: “We’ll be back in a few weeks.” asserted

We → add → weeks

Martinez had earlier played his part in Chelsea’s 2-0 win that also earned his side their first Premier League clean sheet in nine months. asserted

that → play → months

Chelsea goalkeeper Martinez says he'll be back playing in a few weeks after a head clash

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