Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'

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Smith, D. (2026, October 20). Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-what-games-martinez-will-miss-injury-timeline-b1301556.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-20 · by Dom Smith

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During a recent match against Everton, Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was injured and taken off the field on a stretcher. Reports suggest that Martinez will be sidelined for between 45 to 60 days, causing him to miss several upcoming matches including games against Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United, Sunderland, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, as well as potential matches if he is out longer.Chelsea manager Alonso will provide an update on Martinez’s injury timeline in his next press conference.
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On October 17, 2026, during a Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton, Chelsea's goalkeeper Emiliano "Emi" Martinez was taken to the hospital for precautionary tests after colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The collision occurred in the 68th minute while both players were competing for a cross from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's free-kick, resulting in an eight-minute stoppage before paramedics carried Martinez off on a stretcher.

Martinez underwent surgery and later announced he would be back playing "in a few weeks." The initial match ended with Chelsea winning 2-0, marking their first clean sheet in nine months. Post-surgery updates from Argentine media indicated the injury might keep him out for around 45 days to possibly as long as 60 days, impacting upcoming matches against Tottenham, Liverpool (Carabao Cup), Manchester United, Sunderland, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace. Alonso will provide further details on Martinez's recovery timeline in his next press conference.

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Dom Smith
87 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Reports from Martinez’s homeland Argentina indicate the experienced goalkeeper will be out for around 45 days and possibly as long as 60 days.
2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'
🔮 Martinez’s period on the sidelines while he recovers from Saturday’s injury will allow a chance for a closer look at one of the most highly-rated players in Chelsea’s ranks.
2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Who is Mike Penders? Why Chelsea have full faith in Emi Martinez replacement
🔮 Chelsea kept their first clean sheet in the league for nine months against Everton and will be looking for a third win on the bounce when they host London rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge next weekend.
2026-10-19 · assertive framing · 'An absolute honour': Xabi Alonso's Chelsea vision is already taking shape
🔮 It is understood that Chavarria had been set to get the nod at left wing-back for Alonso’s side, but when the lineup was announced, it was Jorrel Hato named in that position.
2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Chelsea: Xabi Alonso explains why Pep Chavarria and Malo Gusto missed Everton clash
🔮 The football world will be hoping he is okay after a horrible collision with Branthwaite saw him stretchered off in the second half and taken to hospital.
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🔮 Chelsea have never publicly revealed who their vice-captains are during Alonso’s short time in charge so far, but it was Levi Colwill who wore the armband against Bournemouth in last weekend’s 5-1 win while James was absent due to his knee issue.
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Premier League ORG · 8× Chelsea ORG · 5× Martinez PERSON · 5× Argentina GPE · 2× Liverpool ORG · 2× Alonso PERSON · 1× Carabao Cup ORG · 1× Everton ORG · 1× Mike Penders PERSON · 1× Tottenham ORG · 1×

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Chelsea games in the next 45 days: Tottenham (home), Premier League, October 24 Liverpool (away), Carabao Cup, October 28 Manchester United (home), Premier League, October 31 Sunderland (away), Premier League, November 8 Leeds (home), Premier League, November 21 Nottingham Forest (away), Premier League, November 27 Crystal Palace (home), Premier League, December 2 Further matches missed if Martinez is out for all 60 days: Liverpool (home), Premier League, December 5 Manchester City (away), Premier League, December 12
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-20
🔮 Reports from Martinez’s homeland Argentina indicate the experienced goalkeeper will be out for around 45 days and possibly as long as 60 days.
2026-10-20 · Evening Standard
Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed' · assertive framing

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While the Everton centre-back was deemed fine to continue, Martinez spent a long period of time on the ground being seen to by Chelsea club doctors and was eventually stretchered off the pitch, replaced by Chelsea’s second-choice goalkeeper Mike Penders and transported to hospital. asserted
Martinez → deem → hospital
Reports from Martinez’s homeland Argentina indicate the experienced goalkeeper will be out for around 45 days and possibly as long as 60 days. uncertain
goalkeeper → indicate → days
That would mean the 34-year-old will be absent for Argentina’s two matches next month as well as plenty of Chelsea games. asserted
old → mean → games
Alonso will provide an update on Martinez’s timeframe for a return when he speaks in his next press conference later this week, but which Chelsea matches would Martinez miss if the suggestions he is to be sidelined for 45–60 days are on the money? asserted
he → provide → money
Chelsea games in the next 45 days: Tottenham (home), Premier League, October 24 Liverpool (away), Carabao Cup, October 28 Manchester United (home), Premier League, October 31 Sunderland (away), Premier League, November 8 Leeds (home), Premier League, November 21 Nottingham Forest (away), Premier League, November 27 Crystal Palace (home), Premier League, December 2 Further matches missed if Martinez is out for all 60 days: Liverpool (home), Premier League, December 5 Manchester City (away), Premier League, December 12 asserted
Martinez → miss → days
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