Injury
Premier League
Chelsea reveal Emi Martinez injury latest as statement issued after hospital visit
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Emi Martinez suffered a fractured jaw and concussion in a collision with Branthwaite; surgery completed successfully, targeting return in weeks.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was stretchered off during Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton after a clash of heads with defender Jarrad Branthwaite. He was taken to hospital where scans confirmed a fractured jaw requiring surgery. The club confirmed the procedure was successful with no serious brain damage, though he did sustain a concussion. Martinez is targeting a return to action in a few weeks.
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UK timesStrong38 reports from 18 outlets. First reported by Evening Standard, 17 Oct. The 9 newest are listed here.
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- Manchester United injury update: Marcus Rashford, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo latest news and return datesEvening Standard
- Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'Evening Standard
- Emi Martinez shares injury update from hospital bed after undergoing surgeryThe Independent
- Manchester United injury update: Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Benjamin Sesko latest news and return datesEvening Standard
- Manchester United dealt new injury worry as Michael Carrick explains Lisandro Martinez substitutionEvening Standard
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- Blow for Chelsea: jaw surgery and lengthy absence for Emiliano MartinezRMC Sport
- Surgery after jaw fracture: Chelsea keeper Martinez updates fans with selfieKicker
- Chelsea confirm Emi Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a fractured jawBen Jacobs
- Chelsea reveal Emi Martinez injury latest as statement issued after hospital visitEvening StandardThis article
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